Nearing may refer to:Daniel Nearing, U.S. screenwriter Helen Nearing (1904-1995), U.S. simple living advocate, wife of Scott Nearing Homer Nearing (1915-2004), U.S. professor and author Scott Nearing (1883-1983), U.S. simple living advocate, husband of Helen Nearing Vivienne Nearing (1926-2007), U.S. game show winner on Twenty One