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as in emptiness
empty space
the vast vacancy that exists between our solar system and the nearest star having its own orbiting planets
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as in vacuum
the quality or state of being empty
the vacancy of the cavernous gymnasium was eerily apparent to me as I shot baskets alone
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Recent Examples of vacancy
The initiatives will cut down on the office vacancy rate, breathe new life into the streets seven days a week, attract more stores and restaurants, and make the area even more appealing to office users, Purewal said.
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
School District 3 entered into a contract with the Language Learning Network in 2023 to help fill teacher vacancies and meet students’ language needs.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Its agenda covers financing options for issuers and the strain that property insurance costs and commercial real estate vacancies place on public budgets, along with bond pricing and market data.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Jayaram made the short list to fill that vacancy, but Kelly ultimately passed him over in favor of Leawood attorney Larkin Walsh.
—Matthew Kelly
june 5, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2026
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
School District 3 entered into a contract with the Language Learning Network in 2023 to help fill teacher vacancies and meet students’ language needs.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Its agenda covers financing options for issuers and the strain that property insurance costs and commercial real estate vacancies place on public budgets, along with bond pricing and market data.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Jayaram made the short list to fill that vacancy, but Kelly ultimately passed him over in favor of Leawood attorney Larkin Walsh.
—Matthew Kelly
june 5, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacancy
Noun
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The condition is marked by intense emotional swings, a chronic feeling of emptiness, and a deep fear of abandonment.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Interstellar space is unforgivingly vast, but the emptiness has some advantages.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Having personally felt this void after running top creative agencies and pursuing extreme adventures, Travis created a global network.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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It’s led to the club relying on young pitchers to fill the void.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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“Vacancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacancy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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