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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Today the court has instructed SPT to temporarily cease taking on the distribution of the shows until the Court can further hear from the parties on this issue in the near future.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Today the Court has instructed SPT to temporarily cease taking on the distribution of the shows until the Court can further hear from the parties on this issue in the near future.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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New York’s Independent art fair has named the 82 galleries that will take part in its upcoming 16th edition, scheduled to take place May 8–11 at Spring Studios in Tribeca.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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This growing enthusiasm will soon take center stage with an upcoming auction that shines a significant spotlight on the storied Maison.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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Last week, Trump celebrated the confirmation of an Interior secretary, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who has such a close relationship with fossil fuel companies that oil and gas billionaire Harold Hamm once gifted him a set of cuff links to thank him for his friendship.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Most recently, Holland attended a family gathering of the actress’, offering a glimpse into just how close the Spider-Man star is with his fiancée’s family.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The pardons clear the way for potentially hundreds of his supporters to be released from prison in coming days, some of whom were sentenced to years in prison for violently attacking law enforcement that day.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the next coming years, Metro Transit also is upgrading its fare collection equipment systemwide for the first time in 20 years which will allow riders to purchase fares by tapping their mobile phones or credit cards.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
15 Nov. 2024
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There was no immediate word on casualties or the cause of the collision.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The president’s attack on DEI also had an immediate impact on the private sector, where corporations that once made commitments to diversify announced an end to those programs promptly after he was sworn in.—
Malaika Jabali,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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According to Ackroyd, the core belief of Campaign for Wool can be traced back to King Charles’ statements in 1974 about the impending dangers of petrochemical fibers.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Here, being replaceable is a relief, as Pasqual struggles to balance his career as half of a successful directing duo with the demands of impending parenthood.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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There was an imminent danger of a heavy vehicle causing the bridge to collapse into the Little Calumet River.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Redneck said Ford remained stable, and their commander warned on the radio that another Russian attack was imminent.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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