- superlative of near.
nearest
Example Sentences
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The blaze was 5% contained Monday evening, with containment lines focused on the western edge of the fire nearest to PCH, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Remote communities, where the nearest town might be hundreds of kilometres away, can sometimes be bumped down the priority list for BC firefighting crews if there are blazes threatening more populated areas, she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
When Fudge searched online for the nearest bank branch, the scammer asked what she was doing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
For the stocks listed in this table, that would mean buying the straddles expiring on Aug. 14, or the next nearest date if that expiration date not exist for a particular stock.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
To learn more you must ask your nearest thespian, but be sure to inquire about the “Scottish play” and under no circumstances say the title even if you do know what it is.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
