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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Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2025
Follow these recommendations from the NWS to stay safe in heavy rain:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
The incident caused his No. 6 RFK Racing Ford to spin out as other cars passed by in close proximity at high speed, reportedly compromising the safety of all the drivers.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The public should avoid the area surrounding the volcano, and if in close proximity, begin to prepare for evacuation.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2025
Follow these recommendations from the NWS to stay safe in heavy rain:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
The incident caused his No. 6 RFK Racing Ford to spin out as other cars passed by in close proximity at high speed, reportedly compromising the safety of all the drivers.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The public should avoid the area surrounding the volcano, and if in close proximity, begin to prepare for evacuation.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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