Hard
Hard adverb - With great effort or determination.
In close proximity and hard are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In close proximity" instead an adverb "Hard".
In close proximity
Hard and in close proximity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard" instead an adverb phrase "In close proximity".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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If you can get close enough the size of the weapon makes it hard to use, although if they have Shardplate as well you're now in close proximity to someone strong enough to probably punch a hole through you.
Source: Instant Death Radius -
Had he not of done Enemy Mine, the Joes probably couldn't of launched their assault, since they needed him to get in close proximity of the briefcase, especially since Storm Shadow sought vengeance on Zartan for the Hard Master's murder.
Source: Film / G.I. Joe: Retaliation
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In close proximity and Hard. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hard/in_close_proximity
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