close by
idiom
: at a short distance away
Don't worry: if anything happens I'll be (standing) close by.
They're building a school close by.
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Her daughter was close by during our conversation, as was a guitar.
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Ben Mankiewicz, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
If approved by federal regulators, the local TV station merger is expected to close by the middle of 2026.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Nov. 2025
Max was revived by Eleven through dream-walking, but the damage was done, and Max is now in a coma in the hospital with Lucas staying close by her side.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
Mesquite is attractive for those who love to explore national parks (Valley of Fire and Zion are close by), golf, and hike and bike.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Close by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20by. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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