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
In a statement shared with Newsweek, the Secret Service said video surveillance indicated that the guest never came into close physical proximity with the president while on the premises.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
In a second key discovery, the study used a technique called proximity labeling to identify another protein, EFCAB5, which is located near CFAP91 in mature sperm.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Spelman College, located near Clark Atlanta University, has also implemented shelter-in-place protocols as a precautionary measure due to its proximity.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Based on the employees’ description of the suspect and the business proximity to Cook’s apartment, officers suspected Cook was the perpetrator.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
In a second key discovery, the study used a technique called proximity labeling to identify another protein, EFCAB5, which is located near CFAP91 in mature sperm.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Spelman College, located near Clark Atlanta University, has also implemented shelter-in-place protocols as a precautionary measure due to its proximity.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Based on the employees’ description of the suspect and the business proximity to Cook’s apartment, officers suspected Cook was the perpetrator.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
Noun
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Rafael Devers tossed water in Bailey’s vicinity, and Heliot Ramos followed behind with yellow Powerade.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Neither the primary materials of sand and soda ash (sodium carbonate) nor the firewood for the medieval Venetian glassmakers were found in the city’s immediate vicinity.—
Aki Ishida,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your performance results will depend on your hardware configuration, but the closeness of these results demonstrates that speed isn't a major differentiator.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Avoiding personal disclosure, especially during difficult times, robs the relationship of opportunities for closeness and understanding.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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