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
This may become particularly relevant when the proximate red giant star known as Betelgeuse, located around 700 light-years away, goes supernova.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Sackett detailed how being proximate to the spark of inspiration for projects has benefited her clients who work in physical production.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 May 2025
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.
—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
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Sackett detailed how being proximate to the spark of inspiration for projects has benefited her clients who work in physical production.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 May 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximate
Adjective
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There are signs that the summer season is fast approaching.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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That being said, a pair of sandals is a high priority for my travel wardrobe, especially now that spring is fast approaching.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the apocalypse is near, because what’s proven to be a difficult task for the Hornets seemingly forever finally happened Thursday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, Middle Eastern investment funds, a major source of capital for private equity globally, may also be taking a pause with outbound commitments at least for the near term, Thompson said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One word of advice — keep an eye on any upcoming deadlines!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Keoghan is starring as Ringo Starr in director Sam Mendes’ upcoming four-part Beatles biopic series.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many of the scouts in attendance on Tuesday — from about half the NFL teams — would have been keeping a close eye on left tackle Kage Casey.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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If balloons are around, close supervision is required.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Volatility in energy commodity prices driven by the ongoing war in the Middle East is confounding firms trying to make decisions about production in coming months.—
Catarina Saraiva,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some experts project strong demand for humanoid robots in the coming years, with Barclays analysts forecasting that the market could grow from about $2 billion and $3 billion today to at least $40 billion by 2035, and to perhaps as much as $200 billion.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Mahan also broke with his party’s long-standing energy policies, calling for immediate action to bring down soaring fuel costs.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Colombia’s military leadership said the probe would focus on identifying the technical or operational factors behind the crash, though no immediate cause has been confirmed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Long airport security lines, an impending recess, and Monday’s confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary are driving urgent Senate talks to reopen the department.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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That flashback thread unfolds against the twilight of British colonial rule, as the impending disbanding of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force’s Special Branch collides with the kidnapping of a prominent business tycoon, triggering a dangerous internal power struggle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even before the permits were revoked, Luari already faced an imminent closing, on March 31, of her highly-visible Blue Back location.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bree preps herself — with a few PB&Js, of course— and goes through at Inverness to warn her mother of her imminent death.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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