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
The bar is also proximate to show business haunt La Poubelle and improv theater Upright Citizens Brigade.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2023
Scholarly theories of modes of inquiry are often totally inappropriate for proximate political policy discussions.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2011
Indebtedness is a major and proximate cause of farmer suicides in India.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2012
Despite the geographic distance, these nurses are proximate in their demands: that their facilities address serious shortages of health care workers, including by providing higher wages.
—Time, 11 Jan. 2023
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2023
Scholarly theories of modes of inquiry are often totally inappropriate for proximate political policy discussions.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2011
Indebtedness is a major and proximate cause of farmer suicides in India.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2012
Despite the geographic distance, these nurses are proximate in their demands: that their facilities address serious shortages of health care workers, including by providing higher wages.
—Time, 11 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximate
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There remains a possibility that margins could fall to about 9% in the near term.Trefis Team, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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To that end, CEO Patrick Spence today published a letter that covers the progress Sonos has made with the new app — and what customers can expect in the near future.Chris Welch, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.Kristin Jenny, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Atlantic is a nonprofit theater company that has been a pipeline for shows coming to Broadway, including the musicals The Band’s Visit and Kimberly Akimbo, which both won Tony Awards for best musical, and the upcoming Buena Vista Social Club, coming to Broadway this spring.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement President Biden, who has a close relationship with Newsom, has pledged that the federal government will cover 100% of disaster assistance costs to California for the next 180 days.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Coincidentally, the Phillies signed former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano after Toronto non-tendered him.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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And in coming days, our willingness to be there for each other will determine not just individual futures, but what becomes of us all.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Plans call for crewed test flights to commence in coming months, followed by the first commercial flights of Spaceship Neptune sometime in 2025.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
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In the immediate aftermath, as the halls of Congress were still being cleared of broken glass and debris and urine, even shaken allies of Trump declared that things had gone much too far and that this was the last straw.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Now, The Lord Howe Island Stick Insects Are Close To Making A Complete Comeback The rediscovery of the Lord Howe Island stick insect sparked global interest and immediate conservation efforts.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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With an impending ban of TikTok looming, many users of the popular video-sharing app are heading to alternative platforms.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The impending return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on January 20 is expected to reignite tensions.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Several landmarks have sustained damage or are in imminent danger.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Many artists, particularly in Altadena, known for its thriving creative community, lost their homes and studios, and the LAT also reported on cultural gems that have either been lost to fires or are in imminent danger.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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