NEARED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

neared

verb

past tense of near

as in approached

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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Relevance

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as in came

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 neared Although Paolo Banchero led all scorers with 35 points and neared a triple-double with seven rebounds and 10 assists, the Magic failed to take care the ball (20 turnovers) and couldn’t convert at the free throw line (nine missed free throws). — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 No response breeds panic Police cars and firetrucks crowded the streets as Michelle neared the school. — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 As the deal neared its closing, it was announced that Mark Thompson would stay on as chairman and editor in chief. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 As astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin neared the moon's surface in their lunar module, an error overloaded the onboard computer's processing unit. — Dean Robbins, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 As a dynasty neared its apparent demise this week, there was little mourning in the streets. — Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 Three weeks ago, as his murder trial neared, Jones met with his attorney, Barry Johnson. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 As 2016 neared, Thomas’ bandmates expected to reconvene for a 20th anniversary tour, however he was focused on 2015’s The Great Unknown, largely inspired by wife Marisol’s grueling health battles. — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 But as the ’60s neared their end, a more anything-goes ethos took effect. — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neared

Verb

Sowells got off the Gold Line train and approached the two men.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
As this year’s midterms approached, Hinojosa tried to persuade several colleagues to enter the race for governor.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of approached

Verb

The Lake Street Bridge, which is 109 years old, closed for two years in October 2025 for extensive reconstruction and repairs.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Golden State got within 59-55 on Tiffany Hayes’ layup, but could get no closer as Atlanta closed the quarter scoring 12 of the final 14 points.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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