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closest

ADJECTIVE
next
Synonyms
STRONGEST
later
WEAK
abutting adjacent adjoining after alongside attached back-to-back beside close coming consequent coterminous ensuing following hard by meeting nearest neighboring on the side proximate side-by-side subsequent succeeding touching
Antonyms
WEAK
earlier preceding previous
ADVERB
nearby
Synonyms
STRONGEST
near
WEAK
about at close quarters close close at hand hard near-at-hand nigh not far away
Antonyms
WEAK
far faraway

Example Sentences

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CEOs should read the early signs, not filter them out: The people closest to customers and daily operations often see cracks before they become crises.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

"The Canary Islands are the closest location with the necessary capabilities. Spain has a moral and legal obligation to assist these people, among whom are several Spanish citizens," the statement added.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Many series followed in the wake of “Battlestar Galactica” that aspired to capitalize on its legacy; in my mind, “The Expanse” came closest to meeting its level of fearless political and social pertinence.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Those various African nations withdrew overflight permission following "intense pressure" from Beijing, one of Lai's closest advisers said at the time, forcing cancellation of the initially scheduled April 22-26 trip.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

The closest she would come to speaking about it, enough to remind me of what had gotten me into this mess.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu