- superlative of near.
nearest
Example Sentences
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The air traffic controller tried to direct the pilot to the nearest airport — Paso Robles, about 60 miles away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
In terminals where multiple airlines operate, as in Newark’s new Terminal A, he says it’s feasible that whoever found it handed it over to the nearest airline employee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The widening gap between the two nearest Brent contracts is reflecting that concern, and telling you that “buyers are paying increasingly more for barrels they can get their hands on now,” Innes said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Demonstrations are also expected around Doonbeg and its nearest airport, Shannon, over the weekend.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
She indicates to the girl nearest to me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
