close by
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: at a short distance away
Don't worry: if anything happens I'll be (standing) close by.
They're building a school close by.
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The plant is slated to close by April, the latest in a string of recent California fuel-plant shutdowns.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Those who want more town vibes can Fasano, close by.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
When And Where To Look After sunset, look to the eastern horizon to spot the 97%-illuminated waning gibbous moon rising with Saturn close by.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
With Chauncey Lake, the Juniper Hill Golf Course, and miles of walking trails close by, the setting places recreation and nature just outside your door, while downtown Northborough is only a short stroll away.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Those who want more town vibes can Fasano, close by.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
When And Where To Look After sunset, look to the eastern horizon to spot the 97%-illuminated waning gibbous moon rising with Saturn close by.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
With Chauncey Lake, the Juniper Hill Golf Course, and miles of walking trails close by, the setting places recreation and nature just outside your door, while downtown Northborough is only a short stroll away.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for close by
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“Close by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20by. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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