in close proximity
idiom
: near to each other
family members who live in close proximity
—often + toThe bus stop is located in close proximity to my home.
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The territory is in close proximity to emerging Arctic shipping routes, with the rapid melting of ice creating opportunities to substantially reduce Asia-Europe travel time when compared with the Suez Canal.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
One way that Fisk maximized his resources on the film’s pace was by trying to find as many locations and build as many sets as possible in close proximity in order to save time on company moves.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
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The crew plans to fly in close proximity to the SLS rocket's upper stage to test the Orion's maneuvering systems and rendezvous procedures that will be needed for eventual moon landing missions.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
One way that Fisk maximized his resources on the film’s pace was by trying to find as many locations and build as many sets as possible in close proximity in order to save time on company moves.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Finally, to honor 2025’s obsession with bag charms, end the year on a high note with the Candy Bag Charm and Floppy With Antlers Bag Charm in Shearling in close proximity.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The crew plans to fly in close proximity to the SLS rocket's upper stage to test the Orion's maneuvering systems and rendezvous procedures that will be needed for eventual moon landing missions.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
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 15 Jan. 2026.
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