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Recent Examples of proximate These days lots of other folks are stepping into this West Queens bailiwick, drawn by qualities that include a burgeoning foo d scene, a location highly proximate to Manhattan, a beguiling history and most of all, Astoria’s comparative affordability vis-à-vis neighboring districts. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 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 None of the six elements need to be proximate to the others. Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for proximate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximate
Adjective
  • The good news is that Aaron Judge should be back in the lineup in the near future.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Grab a slice of cheesecake and head to your nearest lanai — here's what to know about the milestone anniversary.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • In the upcoming film Universal, she's credited in the role of Ricky, and also serves as executive producer on the project, which hails from writer-director Stephen Portland.
    EW.com, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Big Thief have shared two more songs from Double Infinity, their upcoming studio album.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • How to get there Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) is the closest commercial airport to Moab, about a 20-minute drive to the center of town.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Moussa Mara, Mali's former prime minister, was detained pending trial over expressing compassion on X for people jailed for their political beliefs, said Abdoulaye Yaro, a close associate.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Beside a residency at the LVCC, additional satellite venues are being finalized and will be named over coming months, as HallowScreamCon seeks to grow into a citywide takeover each October.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2025
  • The Little Hoover Commission will compile its findings, and share its recommendations on how to grapple with it all, in coming months.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • First, there are a spate of short-term projects intended to alleviate the immediate stress for passengers.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • An overwhelming majority of the world's climate scientists have stressed that an immediate reduction in the burning of fossil fuels, including coal, is imperative to averting the worst consequences of climate change, including extreme heat, more powerful storms and deadly floods.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Adjective
  • Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
  • Gunn also makes an appealing choice by having the Daily Planet team pile into Mister Terrific’s T-craft flight vessel to help rescue Superman and stop an impending disaster.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • The entire nation and the world were giddy with excitement regarding their imminent wedding.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending law already targets EV incentives, including the imminent removal of a credit that saves buyers up to $7,500 on a new electric car.
    Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025

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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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