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 As tax season nears, Americans are gearing up to file their 2024 returns. — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 As 2025 nears, Carrie Underwood will headline the night with a live performance of some of her biggest hits. — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024 As the year nears its end, investors should look for 2024 laggards that could see their fortunes change in 2025. — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024

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