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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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He thinks the headline increase could be upwards of 4%, with core CPI getting near 3%.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

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

A night after getting near flawless work from their bullpen, Matt Festa struggled in the seventh inning.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2023

I don't even see Everton getting near the goal too often on Wednesday, though.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2023

He decided to climb up the bales, in the hope of getting near Captain Snow, who most probably would be sleeping perched in the rafters.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

getting near

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