1
as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
the proximate publication of his first novel
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2
as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
the husband feels that their house is a little too proximate to his in-laws' condo for his peace and comfort
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Recent Examples of proximate
The bar is also proximate to show business haunt La Poubelle and improv theater Upright Citizens Brigade.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2023
Scholarly theories of modes of inquiry are often totally inappropriate for proximate political policy discussions.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2011
Indebtedness is a major and proximate cause of farmer suicides in India.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2012
Despite the geographic distance, these nurses are proximate in their demands: that their facilities address serious shortages of health care workers, including by providing higher wages.
—Time, 11 Jan. 2023
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2023
Scholarly theories of modes of inquiry are often totally inappropriate for proximate political policy discussions.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2011
Indebtedness is a major and proximate cause of farmer suicides in India.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2012
Despite the geographic distance, these nurses are proximate in their demands: that their facilities address serious shortages of health care workers, including by providing higher wages.
—Time, 11 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximate
Adjective
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There remains a possibility that margins could fall to about 9% in the near term.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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To that end, CEO Patrick Spence today published a letter that covers the progress Sonos has made with the new app — and what customers can expect in the near future.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But that lax stance is set to change slightly as Sonos continues its effort to right the ship following this year’s app mishap and stay on track with upcoming products.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
13 Jan. 2025
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Lamar Jackson’s Ravens against Buffalo’s Josh Allen in the upcoming Divisional Round might end up being the game of the year.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sophie’s own child, Aud Mason-Hyde, is one of the main actors, which adds another layer of things as a close personal story.—
Dan Allen,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Musk stews over Stargate As one of President Trump’s closest allies, Elon Musk was expected to reap a huge advantage over his rivals.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And in coming days, our willingness to be there for each other will determine not just individual futures, but what becomes of us all.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Plans call for crewed test flights to commence in coming months, followed by the first commercial flights of Spaceship Neptune sometime in 2025.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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The most immediate challenge facing Republicans is whittling down their list and working with the White House to determine which rules Trump can undo with executive orders.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Franklin’s immediate ancestors grew up in a world where the fear of witchcraft led to tragic consequences.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With an impending ban of TikTok looming, many users of the popular video-sharing app are heading to alternative platforms.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The impending return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on January 20 is expected to reignite tensions.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) A home and family transformation is imminent.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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With Almiron’s exit appearing imminent and Harvey Barnes currently being sidelined with an injury, Howe has a lack of wide-forward options, with Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy essentially guaranteed to start.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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