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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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Newcastle is the closest major city to Northumberland and Newcastle International airport is on the southern border.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

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

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

“So, you’re essentially removing the staff and facilities that are closest to the locations of which they’re helping and supporting, and you’re also cutting off this critical research capability.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

"Hey, not fair, you're closest to the barre!"

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene