1
as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
the proximate publication of his first novel
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2
as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
the husband feels that their house is a little too proximate to his in-laws' condo for his peace and comfort
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Recent Examples of proximate
These days lots of other folks are stepping into this West Queens bailiwick, drawn by qualities that include a burgeoning foo
d scene, a location highly proximate to Manhattan, a beguiling history and most of all, Astoria’s comparative affordability vis-à-vis neighboring districts.
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Just this month, Education Secretary designee Linda McMahon made the case for reducing the role of the department in relation to states which are more proximate to regional education and – and workforce – needs.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Lobo cites the Rivian’s adaptive suspension as an example: The south zone interfaces with rear actuation components, with the west zone linked to a proximate front suspension.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
None of the six elements need to be proximate to the others.
—Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Just this month, Education Secretary designee Linda McMahon made the case for reducing the role of the department in relation to states which are more proximate to regional education and – and workforce – needs.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Lobo cites the Rivian’s adaptive suspension as an example: The south zone interfaces with rear actuation components, with the west zone linked to a proximate front suspension.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
None of the six elements need to be proximate to the others.
—Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for proximate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximate
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What To Know Real estate agents who spoke to Redfin said buyers are becoming reluctant to finalize purchases due to economic uncertainties, in particular high mortgage rates, the potential impacts of tariffs, inflation and the possibility of a recession in the near future.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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But their 9-0 start was derailed late as UM dropped two of its final three regular-season games to go from a near lock for the playoffs to missing out entirely.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The first game will be ahead of the upcoming season, on Oct. 28 in Connecticut, with the venue yet to be announced. UConn will play in East Lansing on a date to be determined in 2026.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The Jamaican mountain air clung close, warm and perfumed with sage.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Here’s what to ask yourself: Does someone on your founding team (or close circle) have solid finance experience?—
Rebecca Mitchem,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Beside a residency at the LVCC, additional satellite venues are being finalized and will be named over coming months, as HallowScreamCon seeks to grow into a citywide takeover each October.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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The Little Hoover Commission will compile its findings, and share its recommendations on how to grapple with it all, in coming months.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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Sanctions could have been immediate, if President Trump had wanted, or much higher - such as the 500 percent tariff rate being proposed in a bi-partisan bill in the US Senate.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The moment drew immediate backlash online and in international media, with critics calling their comments incendiary.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Gunn also makes an appealing choice by having the Daily Planet team pile into Mister Terrific’s T-craft flight vessel to help rescue Superman and stop an impending disaster.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Israel and Hamas are engaged in indirect talks in Qatar aimed at reaching a 60-day ceasefire though there has been no sign of any imminent breakthrough.—
Hussam al-Masri,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Additional rain was forecast, prompting warnings of imminent flash floods impacting creeks, urban areas, highways, and underpasses.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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