PROXIMATE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

proximate

adjective

ˈpräk-sə-mət

Definition of proximate

as in approaching

being soon to appear or take place the proximate publication of his first novel

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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. — 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

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Adjective

But Chang, who was then working for a solar-energy startup, found the proceedings unexpectedly disinterested in political strategy, even as the 2024 Presidential election was fast approaching.

— Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania for the 2026 midterm election is fast approaching.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of approaching

Adjective

The band frequently steers the poppy songwriting offroad by leaning into distortion and ambience, creating moments of both near-mania and hazy unease.

— Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
On a near-weekly basis, Landsat 9 delivers observations of everything from deforestation to water quality and crop growth.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of near

Adjective

The pope’s diagnosis and surgery left his upcoming trip to South America up in the air.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
There are also deals on women's pajama gift sets in cute holiday prints, like red plaid or holiday dogs, as well as kids' ski apparel for an upcoming winter vacation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of upcoming

Adjective

With six couples, having two separate houses gave us space to spread out while keeping everyone close enough to gather for dinner, drinks, and games.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
These regions could warrant closer investigation, but the assessment does not establish that any is suitable for a future greenhouse.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of close

Adjective

Anthropic reportedly plans to spend $750 billion on adding compute capacity in the coming years, including hundreds of billions in non-cancelable deals, as AI labs race to finance a huge infrastructure buildout.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
But the new title serves political purposes and could mean quite a lot to visitors, supporters and surrounding communities alike in the coming years.

— Seth T. Kannarr, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of coming

Adjective

The clanking of cranes slated to descend over the Longwood site also brings the impending divorce of Dana-Farber and its longtime partner, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, one step closer.

— Marin Wolf — Boston Globe, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026
Peak fall color is still potential to be realized, a brilliance whose arrival is impending but unpredictable.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of impending

Adjective

If an assessment identifies an imminent threat covered by the bill, evaluators must notify Commerce within 72 hours of completing their review.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
But more than 40 countries currently struggling with financing and liquidity challenges do not have debt stocks that require imminent restructuring.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of imminent

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