near thing (Meaning)
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near thing (n)
something that barely avoids failure or disaster
Synonyms & Antonyms of near thing
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near thing Sentence Examples
- The car swerved mere inches from the pedestrian, giving him a near thing.
- The plane's wingtip skimmed the treetops, a near thing that sent shivers down the passengers' spines.
- The boxer narrowly evaded his opponent's knockout punch, a near thing that changed the course of the fight.
- The doctor's quick action saved the patient from a heart attack, a near thing that was nothing short of miraculous.
- The team scored a goal in the dying minutes of the match, a near thing that secured their victory.
- The driver applied the brakes just in time, avoiding a collision that would have been a near thing.
- The student passed the exam with flying colors, despite being a near thing that had them on edge until the results came out.
- The hiker slipped near the summit but managed to regain their balance, a near thing that left them shaken but grateful.
- The landlord narrowly prevented the tenants from being evicted, a near thing that resolved a tense situation.
- The firefighters extinguished the blaze before it spread to neighboring buildings, a near thing that averted a major disaster.
FAQs About the word near thing
something that barely avoids failure or disaster
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The car swerved mere inches from the pedestrian, giving him a near thing.
The plane's wingtip skimmed the treetops, a near thing that sent shivers down the passengers' spines.
The boxer narrowly evaded his opponent's knockout punch, a near thing that changed the course of the fight.
The doctor's quick action saved the patient from a heart attack, a near thing that was nothing short of miraculous.
