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closest

ADJECTIVE
next
Synonyms
STRONGEST
later
WEAK
abutting adjacent adjoining after alongside attached back-to-back beside close coming consequent coterminous ensuing following hard by meeting nearest neighboring on the side proximate side-by-side subsequent succeeding touching
Antonyms
WEAK
earlier preceding previous
ADVERB
nearby
Synonyms
STRONGEST
near
WEAK
about at close quarters close close at hand hard near-at-hand nigh not far away
Antonyms
WEAK
far faraway

Example Sentences

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The neighborhood visited by the cougar is several miles from the closest foothills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

CEOs should read the early signs, not filter them out: The people closest to customers and daily operations often see cracks before they become crises.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Spain's health ministry said on Tuesday the ship was due to arrive in the Canaries in "three to four days", adding that the island chain was the closest place with the necessary facilities.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"The Canary Islands are the closest location with the necessary capabilities. Spain has a moral and legal obligation to assist these people, among whom are several Spanish citizens," the statement added.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“We’re a bunch of towns away; we’re not the closest Catholic school for anybody to go to,” said Jeff.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott