1
as in approached
to come near or nearer
as the procession nears, you'll be able to take a better picture of the graduates
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in came
to move closer to
as we near the church, you'll be able to see the bas-relief sculptures better
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Recent Examples of neared
As the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes neared their conclusion, Brown addressed some of the negativity recently directed at him by others.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
But as Cooper's deadline for his name to be stripped from the building neared, the Justice Department asked the federal appeals court in Washington to pause the district court's order.
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Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
As the show neared a break, Navarro attempted to ask a question, but Goldberg emphasized the need for a commercial.
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Brunson would not go quietly, using another flurry of points to cut the Spurs’ lead back down to six as the quarter neared the halfway point.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
As Red Sox relievers began to get loose in Tropicana Field’s visitors’ bullpen on Tuesday evening, Nick Martinez’s pitch count finally neared 60.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
As the end neared, his family gathered around him and prayed.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Apple stock has neared record highs in recent weeks as investors and analysts approved of a Google AI partnership announced in January and the latest iPhones have shown strong, continuing sales momentum.
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Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
But as graduation neared, Rudd was invited to sit down with a Hollywood agent.
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Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
But as Cooper's deadline for his name to be stripped from the building neared, the Justice Department asked the federal appeals court in Washington to pause the district court's order.
—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
As the show neared a break, Navarro attempted to ask a question, but Goldberg emphasized the need for a commercial.
—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Brunson would not go quietly, using another flurry of points to cut the Spurs’ lead back down to six as the quarter neared the halfway point.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
As Red Sox relievers began to get loose in Tropicana Field’s visitors’ bullpen on Tuesday evening, Nick Martinez’s pitch count finally neared 60.
—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
As the end neared, his family gathered around him and prayed.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Apple stock has neared record highs in recent weeks as investors and analysts approved of a Google AI partnership announced in January and the latest iPhones have shown strong, continuing sales momentum.
—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
But as graduation neared, Rudd was invited to sit down with a Hollywood agent.
—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neared
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Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
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Mixed responses to the American Freedom Train matched the national mood as the United States approached its Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
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Keep all windows and doors closed so your pet cannot easily escape, and draw the shades to minimize the sound and flashes of light.
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Corvino opened in 2017 and closed this past New Year’s Eve, but not before chef Michael Corvino was nominated for a James Beard Award several times, most recently in 2023.
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“Neared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neared. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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