Definition of "nears" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of near. (verb)

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• "With George Bush becoming increasingly isolated and unpopular as his term nears its end, he may not have any interest in the political consequences for John McCain."
• "Her departure after more than four years on the job continues the recent exodus of key Bush aides as his term nears its final year."
• "The title nears this latest milestone just a little over a month after it"