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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
And as the primary’s final stretch nears, the campaigns are kicking into high gear.
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Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The fight to keep Quincy Street's character has been going on for a few years, with the pushback ramping up as the 2027 construction date nears.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 16 May 2026
An Indian startup nears its first launch.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The looming concern moving forward for the Warriors is whether Kerr’s approach, that has been so successful through the years, requires some evolution as the end of Curry’s career nears.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 14 May 2026
To be sure, the significant decline in undecided voters – somewhat expected as the race nears – coincides with two developments that have been tailwinds for Pratt.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The oil market will likely see more price volatility as the peak summer demand period nears, the IEA said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Tryzub nears readiness in Ukraine When compared to the price tag of their potential targets, like Shahed-style drones, coming in at between $20,000 and $50,000 each, the price differential of such an exchange becomes pretty clear.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
As the case nears the grim 100-day mark, FBI Director Kash Patel has criticized Arizona law enforcement for its handling of the case.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The fight to keep Quincy Street's character has been going on for a few years, with the pushback ramping up as the 2027 construction date nears.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 16 May 2026
An Indian startup nears its first launch.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The looming concern moving forward for the Warriors is whether Kerr’s approach, that has been so successful through the years, requires some evolution as the end of Curry’s career nears.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 14 May 2026
To be sure, the significant decline in undecided voters – somewhat expected as the race nears – coincides with two developments that have been tailwinds for Pratt.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The oil market will likely see more price volatility as the peak summer demand period nears, the IEA said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Tryzub nears readiness in Ukraine When compared to the price tag of their potential targets, like Shahed-style drones, coming in at between $20,000 and $50,000 each, the price differential of such an exchange becomes pretty clear.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
As the case nears the grim 100-day mark, FBI Director Kash Patel has criticized Arizona law enforcement for its handling of the case.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nears
Verb
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The week closes with a downtown parade and a finale concert focused on music, storytelling, fashion, and Black culture.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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In a separate statement, G-III said that after the transaction closes, G-III and WHP Global will form a 50/50 joint venture that will retain ownership of Marc Jacobs’s intellectual property.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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One route involves interpolation, recontextualization, and refocusing; the other approaches transposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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What remains of Genius Group is a prolific legacy that revolutionized the way the industry approaches denim design.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The move comes amid fragile ceasefire violations, escalating rhetoric and shifting deadlines, with Washington and Tehran trading fire last week while talks stall over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Kami Rita's record-breaking climb comes 32 years after his first climb in 1994.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The Hollywood sign is ablaze as Spencer Pratt, the reality TV star now running for mayor of Los Angeles, suits up as Batman, enters City Hall and leads the people to overthrow a cabal of corrupt, out-of-touch progressives intent on destroying the city.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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As healthcare enters the age of artificial intelligence, data is becoming as strategically important as physical infrastructure.—
Francisca Mutapi,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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“Nears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nears. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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