Gets close in linear size (5)

I believe the answer is:

nears

'gets close' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'in linear size' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'NEARS' is hidden within 'linear size'.

(Other definitions for nears that I've seen before include "Approaches - snare (anag)" , "Draws close" , "Gets closer" , "Comes closer" , "Bears down" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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