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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At one September party, police were called to an Airbnb on the near southside and found 300 people.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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Barron Trump won't be living among his college peers any time in the near future, sources say.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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He can be seen in the upcoming films The Home, Riff Raff and The Pickup.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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Representatives from each position group lay out their goals for the upcoming game, both as an individual unit and as a defense.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Internally, Martin’s network seems to be working to his advantage, said a DNC member with close knowledge of the candidates who was granted anonymity to speak freely about the process.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kim, who resigned as defense minister after martial law was lifted, is one of Yoon’s close associates.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Investment in manufacturing facilities will decline in coming months, the bank predicts, but at a much slower pace than previously expected.Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Several stocks that have underperformed in 2024 may be poised for substantial gains in coming months, according to Goldman Sachs.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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This venture was marked by an immediate departure from convention and was fueled by a passion for art and fashion.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Begin building a strong reputation outside your immediate circle.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bluey is not happy about the impending move, and neither is her mother, Chilli, despite her efforts to be supportive.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is hope for a diplomatic easing of tensions with the impending Trump administration.GuruFocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Further clarity about Arenado’s future should be imminent.Katie Woo, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The consensus on what federal law will look like under Trump 2.0 seems to be that there is no consensus, other than that change is imminent.Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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