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
Some are genuinely proximate for certain people and sectors, and genuinely distant for others.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Mar. 2026
That project will allow advertisers to contextually search for moments or sentiments in scenes proximate to ad breaks.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for proximate
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Mar. 2026
That project will allow advertisers to contextually search for moments or sentiments in scenes proximate to ad breaks.
—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
This may become particularly relevant when the proximate red giant star known as Betelgeuse, located around 700 light-years away, goes supernova.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for proximate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximate
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Wetterberg's due date is fast approaching, and the mom-to-be celebrated her baby shower with some of her closest friends over the weekend.
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In fact, most of them have deadlines that are fast approaching.
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The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.
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The nearest air quality monitor to the fires indicates that the worst pollution was detected on June 17 and has fluctuated in the following days depending on wind direction, weather and emergency workers’ efforts to contain the blazes.
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Add this versatile heel to your collection for upcoming weddings, brunches with friends, or to simply zhuzh up a classic jeans-and-tee outfit like Swift’s.
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The upcoming residency this November will feature the team from Hakuba, the two-star kaiseki restaurant in Paris.
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a draft reduction at the waterway's neo-Panamax locks, citing the potential development of El Nino in the coming months, according to GAC Group, which provides services for canal users.
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At least 20% of the shares will be released after second-quarter results are disclosed sometime in the coming months, with all the lockups expiring in December.
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Instead, the Warriors just injected a heavy dose of immediate reality into Chase Center.
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On Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez sent an email to city officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, requesting immediate support for unhoused residents in the area.
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As an artist who often publicly discusses mental health struggles, Caudle was willing to channel the anxiety that comes with impending parenthood throughout the process of writing and recording Heavy Thrill.
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Several steps have to occur for an institution to receive a grant, but typically the federal government forecasts the impending grants months to a year before the notice of funding opportunities are opened for applications.
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Nothing is imminent, and even a bill winding its way through the state legislature would not necessarily require the Angels to return Anaheim to the team name.
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If a tornado watch is upgraded to a warning, the danger has become imminent, and residents should seek shelter immediately.
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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