proximate

adjective

ˈpräk-sə-mət How to pronounce proximate (audio)
Definition of proximatenext
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. — 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
  1. approaching
  2. near
  3. upcoming
  4. close
  5. coming
  6. immediate
  7. impending
  8. imminent
Adjective
  • Winter is fast approaching, beckoning a drop in temperatures that will leave most people wanting nothing more than to curl up inside.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Nov. 2026
  • As the 2026 high school football season enters Week 11 in Central Texas and around the state, the playoffs are fast approaching.
    — Shaun Chornobroff, Austin American Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of approaching
Adjective
  • The 26-year-old actress debuted a new near-black hue on Wednesday night, going darker than her previous mahogany tones.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Yet that is precisely where Histed thinks current and near-future models may flounder.
    — Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of near
Adjective
  • Kuzma’s email came out of the blue, several parents told the Tribune, blindsiding them, the athletes and other students as the team prepared for an upcoming bowl game.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • After responding to a letter from the condo association's attorney threatening foreclosure, Farthing is now awaiting an upcoming court date where a judge will determine whether to grant her an extension on paying the debt.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of upcoming
Adjective
  • Hours after the attack, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said authorities found the bodies of three of the suspect's close family members -- two women and a man -- inside of his home in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, a city about 100 miles northeast of Krakow.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Purdue cut the deficit to 34-29 on Ijeboi's TD run but couldn't get any closer.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • The coming months will show just how close Democrats are willing to get to that line.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • And that number is bound to rise in the coming years, as humanity builds out more and more megaconstellations in Earth orbit.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of coming
Adjective
  • The United Kingdom, Qatar and Jordan led a coalition of more than 50 countries and organizations on Thursday calling on Israel to provide immediate entry of critical items for shelter, fuel, water, sanitation and health to Gaza.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Defensive lineman Shelby Harris sacked Daniels to force an immediate Washington punt.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of immediate
Adjective
  • The company notified the state and employees last week of the impending closure, with plans to move the manufacturing, and perhaps some of the affected workers, to other Ferrara facilities.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But the impending lockout puts extra emphasis this year on the three days baseball’s operations leaders will spend in Las Vegas this week.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of impending
Adjective
  • Neither of the court’s two oldest justices, Samuel Alito, 76, or Clarence Thomas, 78, has publicly indicated an imminent retirement.
    — Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But any dreams of imminent construction were dashed by Friday — at least temporarily.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of imminent

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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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