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
My parents were too poor to buy houses that were proximate to where the good schools were.
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2023
There is just muffled breathing and the soft, warm, proximate presence of another … Over a 70-year career, Freud concerned himself almost exclusively with getting paint to convey the living weight and mortal gorgeousness of the human body and of other things close at hand, living and dead.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2022
The bar is also proximate to show business haunt La Poubelle and improv theater Upright Citizens Brigade.
—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
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2023
There is just muffled breathing and the soft, warm, proximate presence of another … Over a 70-year career, Freud concerned himself almost exclusively with getting paint to convey the living weight and mortal gorgeousness of the human body and of other things close at hand, living and dead.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2022
The bar is also proximate to show business haunt La Poubelle and improv theater Upright Citizens Brigade.
—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
See All Example Sentences for proximate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximate
Adjective
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The nearest properties abutting the project are 124 feet away from its development site, making any potential fires threatening to local property and safety, according to officials.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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Locate the nearest shelter According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one way to prepare yourself in the event of severe storms is to locate your nearest shelters ahead of time and map out the safest routes to reach them.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Following this, Baszler was called to work with the production team on her upcoming television match, and no further significant altercations occurred.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The upcoming Buc-ee’s in Kansas City, Kansas, could begin construction before May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many close followers of Barca have remarked on how players seem to understand what the coach wants of them perfectly, which had not always been the case in previous seasons.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, a small portion of them, known as potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs), do require closer monitoring.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The split will force MSNBC to build up some of its own reporting and newsgathering infrastructure, especially in Washington D.C., where Kutler is expected to announce a new Washington Bureau for the network in coming months.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
23 Feb. 2025
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Mass corporate bankruptcies are now no longer out of the question in coming months.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lucas had no immediate comment in response to the letter.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Turkey’s pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party condemned the detentions and called for the immediate release of all taken into custody.—
TIME,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Should near-retirees worry about an impending recession?—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Growth Reports of weaker consumer confidence also spell trouble for the U.S. economy ahead, a worry that will have investors scouring economic data for signs of an impending recession.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Examples for guidance include medical care, accidents or loss of property due to unforeseen circumstances, imminent foreclosure or eviction from a primary residence, the need to cover burial or funeral expenses, auto repairs, or any other essential emergency personal expenses.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The National Weather Service is planning to issue a fire watch Friday for South Florida indicating imminent weather conditions that will fuel fires such as strong winds and low humidity.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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