in close proximity

phrase

: near to each other
family members who live in close proximity
—often + to
The bus stop is located in close proximity to my home.

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Disney also plans to use the fact that the next Super Bowl airs during a three-day-weekend and in close proximity to Valentine’s Day. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 The space, located in close proximity to many of Europe’s leading couture houses, is run by a dedicated Paris team. — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 As the name suggests, in a line-of-sight communication system, the transmitter and receiver are placed in close proximity to each other. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 Woll plays Sylvia, whose work as a seamstress keeps her in close proximity to the Wives and daughters of Gilead’s Commanders. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in close proximity

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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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