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adjective

nir-ˈbī How to pronounce nearby (audio)
Definition of nearbynext
as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child

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adverb

nir-ˈbī How to pronounce nearby (audio)
as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time I'll be nearby if you need anything

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nearby

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preposition

as in along

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Recent Examples of nearby
Adjective
The nearby Sackville River could have delivered low-carbon fresh water from the spring melt. — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Brendan Nugent, from nearby Tarrawingee, was charged with intentionally causing serious injury, dangerous driving causing serious injury and causing harm to a federal official, police said in a statement on Tuesday. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 What to do nearby Boutique Hotel Alhambra is situated in Čikat Bay, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea and enveloped by fragrant, healing air that is the result of the island’s unique microclimate. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 Baltimore's Penn-North Metro Station was closed for several hours Tuesday after a man was injured in a nearby shooting, according to Maryland Transit Police. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The project, by developer Guardian Capital, also includes approximately one acre of open space, potentially including picnic and seating areas, play areas and connections to nearby walking trails. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Industrial jigsaws slice stacks of denim into precise panels, which nearby seamsters then stitch into jeans, skirts, and jackets. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 Many of these students are simply attending nearby schools that are not part of Houston Independent School District. — Daniel H. Robinson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 The municipality has closed the Orient and nearby Eastern beaches until further notice. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Adverb
They were soon surrounded by a crowd of about 1,000 bewildered villagers, who alerted forest officials patrolling nearby. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Police officers alerted to the incident encountered the two young men nearby shortly after it was reported. — October 14, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Elleson, a 64-year-old resident of Arlington Heights, has made his career as a pastor and leads nearby Lakewood Chapel. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 What to do nearby Archway is set on Frankford Avenue, a main thoroughfare that cuts through Fishtown, a thriving neighborhood situated northeast of Center City along the Delaware River. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 The wall's stonework showed signs of fire damage, while archaeologists also uncovered burned seeds and the remains of a charred wooden building nearby. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The theater’s vintage-looking sign is a nod to the community’s historic Bay Theatre, which stood nearby on Sunset Boulevard until closing in 1978. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Once growth begins there, the process also suppresses additional crystals from forming nearby. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 The person sitting nearby could be immunocompromised, take care of an elderly parent, or have a baby at home. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Preposition
In this image captured in mid-infrared with JWST, researchers have captured an incredible, detailed look at the star IRS 3 nearby Sag A*. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Visit nearby Windy Ridge Orchard to pick your own and munch on apple cider donuts. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 There were at least two blocks roped off with crime scene tape in front of the Antiques & Design Mall nearby Miami Shores village lines. — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026 How will new stadium impact nearby neighborhoods? — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 Instead, team boss Ayao Komatsu is a long-time Coventry supporter, after discovering the club through teammates when playing rugby as a student at (sort of) nearby Loughborough University in the 1990s. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026 A smoke plume rises following a drone strike sparking a fuel tank fire nearby Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates on March 16, 2026. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 Mar. 2026 Two persons of interest were later arrested after being captured on video running into a house nearby the scene. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 In the city of South Gate, there’s three high schools nearby one another, which draws fans to gyms, football fields, soccer fields, baseball and softball diamonds. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
  1. near
  2. close
  3. along
  4. neighboring
  5. in
  6. across
Adjective
  • Detection of near-surface ice is of interest both scientifically as well as in support of future human expeditions to Mars.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Multiple news outlets reported that Anthropic, at an investor presentation ahead of its planned IPO expected in the near future, announced its sales grew 45% to $17 billion last quarter.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of near
Adverb
  • The Brewers even have their own version of the White Flag trade, dealing star closer Josh Hader to the Padres for four players with the team in first at the 2022 deadline.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Any lead is comfortable for All-Star closer Bryan Baker, but four runs was a walk in the park.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of close
Preposition
  • Orantes also expressed frustration with the handling of her father’s arrest — to which federal authorities had clearly alerted some media, who were brought along for the raid.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Full service was being restored at the end of last week, but Zelenskyy said Monday that the restrictions are still slowing Ukraine's drones along the front.
    — SAMYA KULLAB, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of along
Adjective
  • Uzbekistan holds vast deposits of rare earths and critical minerals, while neighboring Kazakhstan is the world’s leading producer of uranium, accounting for 40% of supplies.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • What’s more, two groups that fought alongside the government – Eritrea and the Fano militia from the neighboring Amhara region – bristled at being excluded from peace talks.
    — Siyanne Mekonnen, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of neighboring
Adverb
  • David plays himself in the scene, trying and failing to get a table at a fancy restaurant, only to watch Hannah walk in and get seated immediately.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In the best-case scenario, those flaws can be worked through and improved upon as the Leafs settle in and get used to new systems and new teammates.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of in
Preposition
  • The Philly shoegaze band calls on friends from across genres for a wide-spanning compilation that’s equal parts label sampler, B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Decodo, a web data company, tracked price changes in 2025 across products ranging from electronics to clothing and home improvement supplies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
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