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
That project will allow advertisers to contextually search for moments or sentiments in scenes proximate to ad breaks.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
This may become particularly relevant when the proximate red giant star known as Betelgeuse, located around 700 light-years away, goes supernova.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Sackett detailed how being proximate to the spark of inspiration for projects has benefited her clients who work in physical production.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 May 2025
Just this month, Education Secretary designee Linda McMahon made the case for reducing the role of the department in relation to states which are more proximate to regional education and – and workforce – needs.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
This may become particularly relevant when the proximate red giant star known as Betelgeuse, located around 700 light-years away, goes supernova.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Sackett detailed how being proximate to the spark of inspiration for projects has benefited her clients who work in physical production.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 May 2025
Just this month, Education Secretary designee Linda McMahon made the case for reducing the role of the department in relation to states which are more proximate to regional education and – and workforce – needs.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximate
Adjective
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Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and some brands are doing us all a favor by serving up early deals and coupon codes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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As for those still deliberating, Decision Day is fast approaching.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The dedicated Moon Mode within Vaonis' Singularity app delivers a live, non-stacked view of the lunar surface, refreshing every few seconds for a near real-time observing experience.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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In the near-term, refueling will enable Starships to fly to the Moon to serve as landers for NASA’s Artemis program.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Stoneman Douglas senior Gio Rojas could be a Top-10 first-round pick in the upcoming July MLB draft.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Paul McCartney, 15 months after closing out Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special with a memorable Abbey Road medley, returned to the late night show with a performance of the lead single from his upcoming album, as well as a Wings classic.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Then, style it with jeans to hit the town for drinks with your closest friends.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Here, over a dozen or so hammocks hang from palm trees, swaying just over the water, close enough to dip your toes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Nvidia’s growth outlook, while still strong, is expected to decelerate in the coming years, which could further impede the stock’s momentum.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Should Rivian secure two to three more OEM partnerships in the coming years, licensing and platform revenue could realistically approach $8 billion annually by 2032.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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All visitors who paid for entry were told that only kind words would be tolerated, and any hurtful words or curses would result in immediate expulsion from the tent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The franchise stunned the NBA by trading away cornerstone Luka Dončić, plunging the roster into an immediate identity crisis.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Pushed by an exacting director to pour her grief into the performance, she is simultaneously visited by the ghost of her deceased partner, who carries an impending climate prophecy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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That show landed in the summer of 2020, right when the country needed a charming, good-hearted antidote to the terrors of COVID lockdown and an impending election.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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In February, a local newspaper, the Big Bend Sentinel, reported that construction was imminent.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The audit also identified 153 imminent threats, including a hit list with 15 names on it.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Proximate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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