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
With its facility, proximity to the league’s other Canadian franchises and fan support, Quebec City makes a strong case for expansion.
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Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
That could be a smart bet for Cohen, with Donald Trump’s election spurring business magnates and world leaders to flock to Palm Beach for its proximity to the new president’s Winter White House at Mar-a-Lago.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
For instance, the chimps’ urinations were more synchronized when the chimpanzees were closer together in terms of their physical proximity, though not in terms of their social closeness.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
The Tiers As always, each prospect pool ranking is broken down into team-specific tiers in order to give you a better sense of the proximity from one player — or group of players — to the next.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
That could be a smart bet for Cohen, with Donald Trump’s election spurring business magnates and world leaders to flock to Palm Beach for its proximity to the new president’s Winter White House at Mar-a-Lago.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
For instance, the chimps’ urinations were more synchronized when the chimpanzees were closer together in terms of their physical proximity, though not in terms of their social closeness.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
The Tiers As always, each prospect pool ranking is broken down into team-specific tiers in order to give you a better sense of the proximity from one player — or group of players — to the next.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for proximity
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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