1
as in equidistant
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in closest
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearest
Adjective
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Our apartment building was more or less equidistant from two large hospitals, and the sirens never stopped.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2025 -
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
Adjective
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While rebel militiamen pinned British troops in innermost Boston, their artillery couldn’t pierce the city’s British strongholds.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Participants who were highly prone to nostalgia had more people in their innermost friendship circle.—
Kuan-Ju Huang,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The neurotic inner monologue can take up only so much of the page.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
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Regardless, this round of the series is not resonating with my adult, parenting self or my inner sullen teen, i.e. the part of my being that guides many of my rash decisions and dictates my slouchy posture.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Exceptional candidates often come from adjacent fields with transferable skills that conventional keyword matching overlooks.—
Gergo Vari,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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With daily live music and an adjacent outdoor pool deck lined with firepits, the space is designed to bring people together.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Vietnam exported apparel worth $44 billion in 2024, with an approximate 38 percent of this to the U.S, an increase of 12.33 percent over the previous year according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
22 May 2025
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Air Traffic Control Salary The approximate median annual wage for air traffic control specialists is $127,805, according to FAA data last updated in February.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Rodriguez lived in the Albany Park neighborhood, where a next-door neighbor told CNN he was stunned by Rodriguez’s alleged tie to the DC shooting.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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But the value of having Lake Michigan as a next-door neighbor goes much further than just a matter of taste, experts say.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Expect to hear more news about Rodgers in the near future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Meanwhile, artists like Doja Cat, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, Lil Wayne, Miley Cyrus and A$AP Rocky are all expected to drop albums in the near future.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearest. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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