to the nearest
phrase
—used to indicate the number of pounds, dollars, etc., that is closest to a slightly higher or lower number or amount
What is the weight of your baggage to the nearest pound?
$13.75 rounded up to the nearest dollar is $14.
Examples of to the nearest in a Sentence
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An insurance policy’s medical evacuation benefit typically gets you to the nearest adequate facility, not the hospital of your choice back home.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Upon the advice of the pediatrician, Nara said Lucky took their daughter to the nearest children's hospital.
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Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
LinkNYC kiosks will also provide directions to the nearest cooling centers for those looking to get out of the heat.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Drivers were asked to seek alternative routes, and it was said that traffic would be diverted to the nearest exit.
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Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Upon the advice of the pediatrician, Nara said Lucky took their daughter to the nearest children's hospital.
—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
LinkNYC kiosks will also provide directions to the nearest cooling centers for those looking to get out of the heat.
—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Drivers were asked to seek alternative routes, and it was said that traffic would be diverted to the nearest exit.
—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for to the nearest
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“To the nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20nearest. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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