- comparative of near.
nearer
Example Sentences
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While expectations for the House may evolve as the November election draws nearer, only 218 votes are needed for a legislative majority in the House.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
The leading players want nearer 22% by 2030 and limited their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the money on offer.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
But the nearer Manzo was to the center of traditional politics, the more he disdained them.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
The United States had more than 35,000 troops in Germany in 2024, according to the Congressional Research Service, although the number is now believed to be higher with German media saying it's nearer 50,000.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
Minutes later, a tiny black spot arose in the sky above the Shipwreck, growing bigger and bigger as it came nearer.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
