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
Visually, that might not leave much of an impression, but the proximity of a supermoon has an effect on Earth, causing higher tides than normal.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Indiana gets rolling under Cignetti Dolson grew up in Michigan City, Indiana, closer in proximity to Michigan, Michigan State and Northwestern, but his heart always bled Hoosier red.
—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The problem is time is not on the American side thanks to China’s growing capabilities and its proximity to the conflict zone.
—Zhou Bo, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Visually, that might not leave much of an impression, but the proximity of a supermoon has an effect on Earth, causing higher tides than normal.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Indiana gets rolling under Cignetti Dolson grew up in Michigan City, Indiana, closer in proximity to Michigan, Michigan State and Northwestern, but his heart always bled Hoosier red.
—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The problem is time is not on the American side thanks to China’s growing capabilities and its proximity to the conflict zone.
—Zhou Bo, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Visually, that might not leave much of an impression, but the proximity of a supermoon has an effect on Earth, causing higher tides than normal.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
Noun
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Multiple players in his vicinity.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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This quasi-moon is expected to remain in Earth's vicinity until around 2083.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Trump has already indicated a willingness to meddle in the workings of media companies — and given his closeness with the Ellison clan, he’s widely expected to weigh in.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps the occasional peek at a digital map is more about simply wanting to feel their closeness.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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