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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Our officers were in close proximity and were struck by federal munitions.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This means the stars that comprise this system orbit each other in close proximity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
At the time, Clooney found himself in close proximity to giants of American music, including Bennett, Sinatra and more.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2025
Royal Lodge is famously located in Windsor Great Park, which puts Andrew in close proximity to the rest of the British royal family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This means the stars that comprise this system orbit each other in close proximity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
At the time, Clooney found himself in close proximity to giants of American music, including Bennett, Sinatra and more.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2025
Royal Lodge is famously located in Windsor Great Park, which puts Andrew in close proximity to the rest of the British royal family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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