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
Adjective
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Lists in hand and kids in tow, parents flock to their nearest Staples or Walmart or Target looking to grab those notebooks, binders and colored pencils that line the list.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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The nearest one is probably 10 kilometers upstream, then another about 20 kilometers and the furthest around 40.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Ballroom 20, 11:45-12:30 p.m. The Rookie Executive producer and star Nathan Fillion alongside creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments and teases new story arcs for the upcoming season.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The figure surpasses that of the closest rival, China, which had 317 companies represented.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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Evening operations require a delicate balance: maintaining service standards while preparing for close and keeping everyone safe.—
Elie Y. Katz,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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In coming months, the project will go through various public hearings, but the meeting on Thursday was aimed at giving planning commissioners and the public a look at the overall project and a chance to give feedback for moving forward.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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In coming months, the duties are projected to sharply increase prices and curtail consumer spending, which makes up about 70% of economic activity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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In April 2021, Rodriguez-Kennedy said his immediate supervisor told him to take advantage of his position as chair of the county Democratic Party to ensure a favorable outcome for a pending motion.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Business Investment Gets Turbocharged Unlimited bonus depreciation remains intact, allowing immediate expensing of qualifying equipment and improvements.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The impending invasion of Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard) and her army of newborn vampires inspires an unlikely alliance between the Cullen coven and Jacob's Quileute pack, setting the stage for some kickass action sequences.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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And with the impending great wealth transfer, in which women in particular are expected to inherit trillions upon trillions of dollars, that could have profound effects on charitable giving throughout the country in the near future.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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After bond and stock markets freaked out by pricing in an imminent global recession, Trump blinked.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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With the team’s imminent return to pre-season training, activity has ramped up — and the wait to discover the identity of Arsenal’s new striker appears to be over.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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