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
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At one September party, police were called to an Airbnb on the near southside and found 300 people.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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Barron Trump won't be living among his college peers any time in the near future, sources say.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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He can be seen in the upcoming films The Home, Riff Raff and The Pickup.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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According to The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr himself, Barry Keoghan will portray him in the upcoming biopic.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The couple also had their closest circle dress for the occasion.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Still, those who are in close contact with the infected person, as well as other workers at the worksite, are being monitored for symptoms and have been offered testing, antiviral prophylaxis and personal protective equipment.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Investment in manufacturing facilities will decline in coming months, the bank predicts, but at a much slower pace than previously expected.Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Several stocks that have underperformed in 2024 may be poised for substantial gains in coming months, according to Goldman Sachs.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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The sightings, which have sparked unease in affected communities, have not been linked to foreign interference or immediate public safety threats, according to national security officials.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The was no immediate response from the Chinese foreign ministry outside of business hours on Thursday.Reuters, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Bluey is not happy about the impending move, and neither is her mother, Chilli, despite her efforts to be supportive.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is hope for a diplomatic easing of tensions with the impending Trump administration.GuruFocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Federal employees who would have had their paychecks withheld in the event of a shutdown were informed Friday about the imminent possibility, while the White House assured there was still time to make a deal.Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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In Wisconsin, neither the responsible party nor the DNR are required to inform the public of an oil spill, Nobile said, unless there is imminent risk to the public.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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