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 is the cluster: foundries, packaging houses, substrate suppliers, materials firms, equipment engineers, testing specialists, design-service providers and process experts operating in close proximity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 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

In a statement, National Highways said the collisions "occurred in close proximity due to adverse weather and road conditions".

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Nor has he ever seen a great black-backed gull face to face, which keeps him on continuous guard should he find himself in close proximity with his archenemy without knowing it.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

in close proximity

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