getting near

ADJECTIVE

coming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipated expected forthcoming impending subsequent

STRONG

advancing aspiring close converging deserving docking due fated foreseen future instant marked near nearing oncoming ordained predestined preparing progressing pursuing

WEAK

about to happen almost on one at hand certain drawing near en route eventual gaining upon immediate imminent in prospect in store in the offing in the wind in view next nigh prospective running after to-be up-and-coming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

distant

STRONG

away far gone past

Example Sentences

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Its agents proved adept at getting near their targets because most Ukrainians speak Russian and many have Russian passports, relatives or homes, allowing them to blend into Russian society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

It’s getting near the time when things get real.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2024

A cordon of bodyguards stopped opposition lawmakers from getting near the seats of the Cabinet.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Palmieri had warned curious people against getting near the volcano—but then he left to pick up an instrument in Naples.

From Scientific American • Aug. 16, 2023

In this emergency, for it was getting near to suppertime, Gareth voluntarily ran ahead to fetch a rope.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

getting near

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