Synonyms for proximity
prɒkˈsɪm ɪ tiprox·im·i·ty

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1. proximitynoun

   Synonyms:
   nearness, closeness

2. proximitynoun

   closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.

   The proximity of the heat source allowed it to be detected by the sensor.

   Synonyms:
   closeness, nearness

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1. proximity

   Synonyms:
   neighborhood, vicinity

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1. proximity, propinquitynoun

   the property of being close together

   Synonyms:
   propinquity, law of proximity

2. proximitynoun

   the region close around a person or thing

   Synonyms:
   propinquity, law of proximity

3. proximity, law of proximitynoun

   a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit

   Synonyms:
   propinquity, law of proximity

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1. • Gestalt Law Of Organization
   • Vicinity

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1. proximitynoun

   Synonyms:
   nearness, contiguity, adjacency, vicinity, vicinage, neighborhood

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1. List of paraphrases for "proximity":

   vicinity, closeness, indirect, close, neighbourhood, adjacent, near, neighbourliness, rapprochement

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1. Lara Jacinto:

   For most people who live along the northern border of Portugal, crossing the boundary line is now commonplace, there is a strong cultural proximity, a single universe divided by a border.

2. Rick Hope:

   It looks like where she stopped she did not want to go on the tracks but the proximity of the gate to her car, you know, it was dark -- maybe she didn't know she was in front of the gate, i said to myself, 'The clock is ticking here, the gate is down, the bells are ringing — what are you going to do here?'.

3. Space Force:

   On July 15, Russia injected a new object into orbit from Cosmos 2543, russia released this object in proximity to another Russian satellite, (which was) inconsistent with the systems stated mission as an inspector satellite.

4. Joel Wertheim:

   Now, I realize it sounds like I just said that a once-in-a-generation event happened twice in short succession, and pandemics are indeed rare, but once all the conditions are in place -- that is a zoonotic virus capable of both human infection and human transmission that is in close proximity to humans -- the barriers to spillover have been lowered such that multiple introductions, we believe, should actually be expected, i was quite convinced of the lab leak Kristian Andersen, until we dove into this very carefully and looked at it much closer.

5. Irene Ekonga:

   [ Once the transport ban lifts ], women in close proximity with abusive partners might be able to report and seek refuge elsewhere, issues like economic difficulties are still likely to persist, as well as dependence on male partners for financial support. Cases might drop slightly but by and large, I think they will remain higher than the rates before the lockdown.