as in vicinity
the state or condition of being near
the proximity of the curtains to the fireplace was a cause of concern for the safety inspector
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The consensus was that attendees would take advantage of Première Vision’s proximity to Charles de Gaulle airport to fly in early Tuesday — as evidenced by the long lines to check carry-on bags at the convention center’s doors.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
Under the bill the City Council passed in August 2023 to make outdoor dining permanent, sheds can only stay up from spring to early winter and must share basic design guidelines, including limitations on size, proximity to the street and the materials allowed.
—Matthew Haag, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
It is considered one of the highest-threat volcanos out of the dozens in Alaska due to its proximity to Anchorage and ability to potentially disrupt or endanger daily life for residents, Haney said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
The incinerator’s proximity—less than a mile from Miramar—raises serious concerns about air quality, environmental health, and the well-being of our residents.
—Pamella Pema Reid, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
Under the bill the City Council passed in August 2023 to make outdoor dining permanent, sheds can only stay up from spring to early winter and must share basic design guidelines, including limitations on size, proximity to the street and the materials allowed.
—Matthew Haag, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
It is considered one of the highest-threat volcanos out of the dozens in Alaska due to its proximity to Anchorage and ability to potentially disrupt or endanger daily life for residents, Haney said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
The incinerator’s proximity—less than a mile from Miramar—raises serious concerns about air quality, environmental health, and the well-being of our residents.
—Pamella Pema Reid, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proximity
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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