1
as in equidistant
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in closest
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearest
Adjective
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Our apartment building was more or less equidistant from two large hospitals, and the sirens never stopped.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2025 -
In mid-February — almost perfectly equidistant between the Paris Olympics and the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo — five men clocked world records at distances ranging from 1500 metres up to the half-marathon.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Hiccup makes mistakes, but ultimately, making his father proud is one of his innermost goals.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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Gemini Even though the planet of communication, Mercury, rules your sign, finding the right words to express your innermost sentiments can be challenging.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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This included touching her breast and inner thigh on four occasions despite being told to stop by the victim, according to a copy of the complaint filed in the Northern District of Texas and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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Studies suggest that infections or health conditions cause inflammation in the inner layer of the colon.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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But the true wow moment came from a coat of Sherwin-Williams’s Nugget, inspired by a shade in some fabric in an adjacent room.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Perhaps by pulling a little inspiration from an all-time master in an adjacent field.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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About two weeks ago, the state wildlife department announced the release of an online map that shows the approximate location of GPS-collard wolves.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Age before beauty To obtain an approximate age for a young crescent moon, simply add the number of hours or days that have elapsed from the time of new moon through the date and time of sunset at your location on a particular evening.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Her next-door neighbor’s house in Gladstone had just exploded.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Last year’s debut event, held modestly at the next-door McKinley Farmers Market, featured just 25 authors.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The rep presumed that Pepe had traveled at least three miles from the nearest body of water, with the next being about five miles away from where the gator was found.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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“Nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearest. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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