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get near

VERB
come up to
Synonyms
WEAK
admit of comparison with approach arrive bear comparison with come near compare with equal extend match measure up to rank with reach resemble rival stand comparison with

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Knicks fan Eric Velez, 45, said he planned to watch the game at a Manhattan bar because he did not have a ticket and could not get near the venue due to the security measures.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“They wouldn’t even get near me,” he replied.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Things kept breaking down before it could get near the wide duo, with striker Cyriel Dessers not receiving a single pass from a central midfielder before going off with an injury after the break.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

But most important: Monitor the weather forecasts before you even get near the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

I could see Celia in them, Celia smiling, but before I could get near them, a girl’s voice floated out of a bedroom up ahead.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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