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
The area is popular for hikers because of its proximity to Capitol Reef National Park and Canyonlands National Park.
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Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Mites, even when skittering in proximity to your eyeballs, are a totally normal part of your skin’s microbiome, feeding on oil and dead skin cells inside hair follicles.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Yet his authority has largely come from proximity to power rather than his religious stature.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
By adjusting how the electrodes are electrically connected and masked, the system can shift between long-range proximity sensing and detailed touch sensing without changing the physical size of the electrodes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
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Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Mites, even when skittering in proximity to your eyeballs, are a totally normal part of your skin’s microbiome, feeding on oil and dead skin cells inside hair follicles.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Yet his authority has largely come from proximity to power rather than his religious stature.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
By adjusting how the electrodes are electrically connected and masked, the system can shift between long-range proximity sensing and detailed touch sensing without changing the physical size of the electrodes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proximity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
Noun
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Some record the interactions of immigration agents pulling over and stopping residents, while others yell, blow whistles and warn people in the vicinity to avoid the area.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Try not to dry your clothes in the immediate vicinity of sensitive surfaces.—
Melissa Grustat,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While Kiir is not actually Kainerugaba’s uncle, the term shows the closeness of the two governments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Guerin saw how important chemistry and closeness were to a team in winning a championship during the Olympics and is cognizant of how a big move could affect what’s already been one of the best teams in the NHL.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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