1. approaching or coming close to something in time, space, or condition
Usage: present participle of ‘near’

1. approaching or getting close to
Usage: used before nouns

Examples

• The train is nearing the station.
• She’s nearing her 30th birthday.
• The project is nearing completion.
• We could see the nearing storm clouds.
• The nearing deadline made everyone work faster.
• The hikers were nearing the summit.
• His nearing retirement has him excited.