as in myopic
able to see near things more clearly than distant ones
I am a little nearsighted and need to wear glasses to drive
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Recent Examples of nearsighted
What if Timmy had damaged his eyesight to more accurately play the nearsighted Marty Mauser?
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
The rise has continued so sharply that some projections suggest that by 2050, about half the world could be nearsighted.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Other recommendations include avoiding reading in low light, maintaining a healthy distance from screens and books, and initiating early screening — especially in children of nearsighted parents, ideally by age 3.
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Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Others struggle to see objects located too far away, rendering us nearsighted.
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Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nearsighted
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
The rise has continued so sharply that some projections suggest that by 2050, about half the world could be nearsighted.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Other recommendations include avoiding reading in low light, maintaining a healthy distance from screens and books, and initiating early screening — especially in children of nearsighted parents, ideally by age 3.
—
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Others struggle to see objects located too far away, rendering us nearsighted.
—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nearsighted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearsighted
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Wilson believes that’s a myopic way to view his idealism.
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Her doggedness, maybe her righteousness too, a fierce myopic focus and will, and a crazy confidence that in the end, both have nothing to lose.
Adjective
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In my view, statements to that effect are shortsighted, prioritizing short-term social effects over more insidious and long-term issues, including addiction.
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Newsom and other opponents, like the California Teachers Association, said the measure is shortsighted and left public schools, childcare providers and others in the lurch by focusing almost solely on healthcare.
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“Nearsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearsighted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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