as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
because of the contiguity of the mall to the border, it attracts many shoppers from out of state
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Recent Examples of contiguity
In their decision, the court's liberal majority laid out criteria for evaluating the maps, including population equality, contiguity, federal laws like the Voting Rights Act and preserving communities of interest.
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Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
Democrats said that the majority of current legislative districts in Wisconsin — 54 out of 99 in the Assembly and 21 out of 33 in the Senate — violate the state constitution's contiguity requirement.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2023
The rationale behind contiguity is to create local districts where lawmakers live near and share common concerns with their constituents.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
And the exhibition highlights with great flair his work’s contiguity to that of other contemporaries.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
Democrats said that the majority of current legislative districts in Wisconsin — 54 out of 99 in the Assembly and 21 out of 33 in the Senate — violate the state constitution's contiguity requirement.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2023
The rationale behind contiguity is to create local districts where lawmakers live near and share common concerns with their constituents.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
And the exhibition highlights with great flair his work’s contiguity to that of other contemporaries.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contiguity
proximity
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Lots of outdoor activities make the city a win for families, retirees, and couples, and the proximity to Austin is a perk for commuters and those looking for more affordable homes outside the capital.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Contiguity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contiguity. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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