The satellite's sensors measured the near infrared (0.7–1.4 µm) reflected by vegetation to estimate leaf water content.

The company revised its near-term financial forecast to reflect slower sales this quarter.

Our near term goals focus on stabilizing cash flow and reducing costs.

Scholars traveled to the Near East to study ancient urban centers and trade networks.

The new smartphone's battery life is nowhere near as long as the company advertised.

That was a near thing when the climber slipped and was caught by his partner.

The dancers' choreography relied on near touches to create a sense of tension without contact.

His escape from the oncoming train was a near touch that left him trembling.

The chef kept bandages handy because the busy kitchen resulted in several near cuts.

He took a near cut through the orchard to save time.