recently; lately

close range

near in time; in the near future; very soon; recent

close to; intimate

recent developments; current circumstances

recently; soon; nearest

nearby; neighboring; (in the) vicinity (of); neighborhood

to approach; to get close to

to be close to; to approach; to draw near

(of people or relationships) close; intimate; to draw close to; to engage with; to become familiar with (nature, places, ideas, art etc)