nears

verb

Definition of nearsnext
present tense third-person singular of near
1
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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2
as in approaches
to move closer to as we near the church, you'll be able to see the bas-relief sculptures better

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Recent Examples of nears So as the draft nears, the Patriots remain without a long-term blindside protector for Drake Maye. — Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 On to spring, as March nears the end! — Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 As the end of the sale nears, the company running things becomes more and more anxious to sell as much of the merchandise as possible. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Nears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nears. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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