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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Relevance
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Recent Examples of proximity
The Fleming Fire consists of two fires burning in close proximity to each other.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
And with its proximity to the Southwest, Colorado has a few of its own traditions for the patriotic holiday, including green and red chile, corn, beans and tortillas — foods eaten in Hispanic communities long before there was a Colorado or a Fourth of July.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
They are ordered most likely to least likely based on their proximity to the center of the auroral oval and how much of each state is within or near the view line.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 June 2025
Credit its appeal to white-sand beaches, emerald waters, and proximity to Big Lagoon State Park, Perdido Key State Park, and Johnson's Beach.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
And with its proximity to the Southwest, Colorado has a few of its own traditions for the patriotic holiday, including green and red chile, corn, beans and tortillas — foods eaten in Hispanic communities long before there was a Colorado or a Fourth of July.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
They are ordered most likely to least likely based on their proximity to the center of the auroral oval and how much of each state is within or near the view line.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 June 2025
Credit its appeal to white-sand beaches, emerald waters, and proximity to Big Lagoon State Park, Perdido Key State Park, and Johnson's Beach.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for proximity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
vicinity
Noun
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In the vicinity close to the stadium, the atmosphere grew rowdier but good-natured.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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The sudden flash flood warning issued for the Camp Mystic vicinity compelled many to pull back, disrupting the already complex operations.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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