1
as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
the proximate publication of his first novel
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2
as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
the husband feels that their house is a little too proximate to his in-laws' condo for his peace and comfort
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Recent Examples of proximate
Just this month, Education Secretary designee Linda McMahon made the case for reducing the role of the department in relation to states which are more proximate to regional education and – and workforce – needs.
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Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Lobo cites the Rivian’s adaptive suspension as an example: The south zone interfaces with rear actuation components, with the west zone linked to a proximate front suspension.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
None of the six elements need to be proximate to the others.
—Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Ever since coastal erosion became a phrase and local legislation came into force in 2001, building a residence so proximate to the water has been forbidden.
—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Lobo cites the Rivian’s adaptive suspension as an example: The south zone interfaces with rear actuation components, with the west zone linked to a proximate front suspension.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
None of the six elements need to be proximate to the others.
—Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Ever since coastal erosion became a phrase and local legislation came into force in 2001, building a residence so proximate to the water has been forbidden.
—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximate
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This is how Bailey became a learn-on-the-job type, with a near religious reverence for performing, if not the formal higher education of many with whom he’s shared the stage.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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And the ever-present potential of an injury means that the logjam could clear itself in the near future.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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More recently, the actress stirred buzz for gaining 30 pounds to play boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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That’s what gives IO Interactive’s upcoming 007 First Light (due out in 2026) such alluring potential.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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The championship is Oklahoma City’s first since relocating from Seattle in 2008; for the Pacers, close wasn’t good enough for their second straight season with a strong playoff run before falling to the eventual NBA champs.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Some of my friends sent them a gift, knowing why they were not invited but three of my close friends didn’t send anything (even a card would have been thoughtful).—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Amazon and Disney aim to let advertisers start tapping into the new partnership in coming months.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Both have avoided direct involvement so far, but their next moves—whether to increase supply or withhold capacity—could shape the direction of oil prices in coming months.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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This is the most immediate concern for analysts, who watched as oil prices jumped to a five-month high when markets opened in Asia on Monday morning, before falling back down with Brent crude sitting at approximately $79 per barrel.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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The economy matched the deteriorating state of my hairline: a recession, exacerbated by frequent bouts of worry, stress, and the impending fear of making my very first and very large student loan payment.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Miami needs someone in the secondary to step up and lead that unit, which is losing Jalen Ramsey to an impending trade.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Trump's position was that the U.S. had removed any imminent threat posed by Iran, according to the official, who was not authorized to comment publicly about sensitive diplomatic talks and spoke on condition of anonymity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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Some legal experts also argue that anticipatory self defense — under which a state has not been attacked, but determines that a foreign attack is imminent — is legal under international law.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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