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in close proximity

ADJECTIVE

near

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjacent adjoining immediate nearby neighboring warm

STRONG

abutting bordering burning close nigh ready touching

WEAK

abreast along toward alongside approximal around at close quarters available beside close shave close-at-hand close-by conterminous contiguous convenient hair's breadth handy near-at-hand next door not remote practically proximal proximate side-by-side vincinal within stone's throw

Antonyms

STRONGEST

away detached distant far faraway separate

STRONG

cool

WEAK

deferred expired gone past postponed remote unfamiliar

Example Sentences

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It’s also in close proximity to several condemned Superfund sites deemed too toxic to recover.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

In an email seen by the BBC, St John's Church School in Peterborough said "police are currently processing a site in close proximity to the school", which had led to the decision to shut.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Bringing audiences in close proximity to stories and subject matter often overlooked forged the name of the company, which now includes feature film, television, nonfiction, music and podcasting departments.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

However, the dwelling is in close proximity to the road—something that doesn’t necessarily afford the online star much privacy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

There were at least two always visible, their handlers sure to parade them past the cages in close proximity.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

in close proximity

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