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as in equidistant
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as in closest
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearest
Adjective
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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 -
The Presidente is almost equidistant from the district office at 14621 Oak Ln.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This realignment will catalyze the transmutation of negative thought patterns into a higher state of cognitive resonance, thereby enabling the manifestation of your innermost desires through the law of quantum attraction.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Public buildings safety: In places like schools, hospitals, and churches, move to the innermost part of the building on the lowest floor, avoid using elevators, and protect your head to reduce injury risk.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, there’s plenty for your inner child to actually play with.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Police said a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler around 11:05 p.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at Greenspring Avenue.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, California’s energy policies may present opportunities in adjacent sectors—such as EV infrastructure, battery storage, or renewable fuels.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Authorities on Sunday were investigating after a single-engine plane crashed into a road and an adjacent field near Mattoon, Illinois, killing all four occupants.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Senior middle hitter Will Ashum added seven kills with two solo blocks and a block assist for the Eagles (17-2), while Aaron Dennie chipped in with five kills during the second game.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Tribune was able to calculate approximate amounts based on the language of the agreements and other public records.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Aiming is still approximate, as it is triggered by a magnetic fuse, so the effects are unpredictable.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, their best friends and next-door neighbors, Min (Han) and his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Yang), are having problems of their own.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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At the top of the stairs stood a pale, dark-eyed girl about my age, presumably my noisy next-door neighbour.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to American Rivers, the endangered rivers list highlights rivers that face unique threats in the near future.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is reportedly set to visit China in the near future, and will be reviving the two countries’ joint Economic and Trade Commission.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearest. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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