as in vicinity
the state or condition of being near
the proximity of the curtains to the fireplace was a cause of concern for the safety inspector
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Recent Examples of proximity
Instead, the chief privilege of her father’s profession was proximity.
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Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Public grief often reads as strategic—an invitation for sympathy, likes, or cultural proximity.
—Alessandra Schade, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Kearns’ aunt, Allison Eggleston, was the family’s representative for the candlelight vigil in Watkins Park, chosen for its proximity to the teen’s favorite place to hang out — the skate park nearby.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
Oxley said his firm was drawn to 162 Rosedale because of the location’s visibility and proximity to I-35.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
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Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Public grief often reads as strategic—an invitation for sympathy, likes, or cultural proximity.
—Alessandra Schade, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Kearns’ aunt, Allison Eggleston, was the family’s representative for the candlelight vigil in Watkins Park, chosen for its proximity to the teen’s favorite place to hang out — the skate park nearby.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
Oxley said his firm was drawn to 162 Rosedale because of the location’s visibility and proximity to I-35.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
Noun
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Also located in the small downtown vicinity, don’t miss the gourmet tacos at Fidel’s Cocina & Bar.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bringing suspects into custody Missouri license plate readers and city surveillance cameras identified the gray Hyundai Accent entering or leaving the vicinity of the shootings during the time frames of all three shootings.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their time together gives way to a quiet closeness, shifting a relationship neither of them saw coming.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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The final yardage count (318 for UM, 314 for Notre Dame) reflected the closeness of the game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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