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
Because of Arizona's proximity to the launch site, there's a good chance people there can see the spacecraft streak across the sky, especially at night or very early morning.
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
The proximity of these forces to China is a source of tensions, with Beijing seeks to supplant the U.S. as the dominant power in the region.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Far fewer invested in training leaders to evaluate people based on output, not proximity.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Also, the proximity of these two plants matters as tomato roots can be damaged when harvesting.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
The proximity of these forces to China is a source of tensions, with Beijing seeks to supplant the U.S. as the dominant power in the region.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Far fewer invested in training leaders to evaluate people based on output, not proximity.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Also, the proximity of these two plants matters as tomato roots can be damaged when harvesting.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for proximity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
vicinity
Noun
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In the vicinity close to the stadium, the atmosphere grew rowdier but good-natured.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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The sudden flash flood warning issued for the Camp Mystic vicinity compelled many to pull back, disrupting the already complex operations.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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