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nearing
adverb
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Divide nearing into syllables:

near · ing

How to pronounce nearing:

Definition of nearing:

nearing (adverb):
at, within, or to a short distance or time

Synonyms for nearing:

impendingcomingimminentoncomingupcomingapproaching

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