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as in closes
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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Recent Examples of nears
Royal renovation nears completion Britain’s King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
As America nears its 250th anniversary, Naper Settlement has several patriotic events planned to celebrate.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The budget deadline nears after a banner week for the mayor.
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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Read more about the poll’s findings as America nears its 250th anniversary.
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Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
The second-round selection this season will have high value this week as the draft nears.
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Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
That’s the big question, as the start of the two-day NBA Draft on Tuesday nears.
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Anthony Chiang
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
More than 300,000 federal student loan borrowers have recently exited the Biden-era Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan but millions more remain at risk as the July deadline nears.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Consider the target-date fund, the default setting in most American workplace plans, which shifts steadily into bonds as retirement nears.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
As America nears its 250th anniversary, Naper Settlement has several patriotic events planned to celebrate.
—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The budget deadline nears after a banner week for the mayor.
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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Read more about the poll’s findings as America nears its 250th anniversary.
—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
The second-round selection this season will have high value this week as the draft nears.
—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
That’s the big question, as the start of the two-day NBA Draft on Tuesday nears.
—
Anthony Chiang
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
More than 300,000 federal student loan borrowers have recently exited the Biden-era Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan but millions more remain at risk as the July deadline nears.
—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Consider the target-date fund, the default setting in most American workplace plans, which shifts steadily into bonds as retirement nears.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nears
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Either way, Reyes didn't spend long with San Diego's organization, and the release closes another chapter in a long and persistent career.
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The shops on Main Street USA stay open 30 to 60 minutes after the park closes.
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But 61 years later, and as the country approaches its 250th anniversary this weekend, those sacrifices are in question.
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This approaches the 30% S-curve inflection point that signals inevitable technology adoption.
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Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.
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Gentle self-expression comes easily as the emotional Moon in your sign harmonizes with the vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Creativity and Play.
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Sudo enters as the dominant force in the women’s division, seeking her 12th victory.
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“Nears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nears. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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