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
Critics like Olson weren't pleased with how the sites were tested for safety, especially given their proximity to the Wabash Valley seismic zone, an area with earthquake risk.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
As such, signal quality depends on tower proximity and line-of-sight.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Cyclists, runners, and hikers will all appreciate the city’s proximity to the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Given Segue 1's proximity to the Milky Way, the researchers suggest that the dwarf galaxy may have once been larger, but lost most of its stars over time to the Milky Way’s tidal forces.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
As such, signal quality depends on tower proximity and line-of-sight.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Cyclists, runners, and hikers will all appreciate the city’s proximity to the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Given Segue 1's proximity to the Milky Way, the researchers suggest that the dwarf galaxy may have once been larger, but lost most of its stars over time to the Milky Way’s tidal forces.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
Noun
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The fish are likely protecting against ribbon worms, or Parborlasia corrugata, a type of nemertean, observed living in the vicinity.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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There are enough challenges with assaults, shots fired and drug dealing in the vicinity, especially along the nearby bike path, Byrne said.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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As people increasingly turn to such bots for emotional support and life advice, recent incidents have spotlighted their potential to manipulate vulnerable people by facilitating a false sense of closeness or care.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the town of White House, less than 10 miles northwest of Black River, small boats were washed ashore in a town where the economy is reliant on its closeness to the Caribbean Sea.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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