1
as in neighborhood
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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2
as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
the vicinity of the town's only elementary school was one reason why the young couple bought the house
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Recent Examples of vicinity
Goff takes the risk, likely thinking there’s no one in the vicinity, and that Williams could adjust for a chunk play.
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Standing in the vicinity of the church, Beazley was later joined by a Grand Blanc High School student carrying a bouquet of flowers.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
This debris could increase micrometeoroid flux in Earth’s vicinity by up to 1,000 times the background levels, according to researchers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The first group of American astronauts to travel within the vicinity of the moon in more than half a century could be embarking on their historic journey much earlier than expected.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Standing in the vicinity of the church, Beazley was later joined by a Grand Blanc High School student carrying a bouquet of flowers.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
This debris could increase micrometeoroid flux in Earth’s vicinity by up to 1,000 times the background levels, according to researchers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The first group of American astronauts to travel within the vicinity of the moon in more than half a century could be embarking on their historic journey much earlier than expected.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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Too many working families are being priced out of their own neighborhoods.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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The fire tore through affluent coastal neighborhoods, leveling mansions with sweeping ocean views and reducing schools, businesses and churches to ash.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the site was to be pursued for a data center, the location’s proximity to fresh water is also ideal — data centers need cooling methods to prevent overheating, and Lake Michigan is a good source if used responsibly, Wilson said.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, Sleepy Hollow also makes a great weekend getaway any time of year, especially considering its proximity to New York City.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His tunes had garnered over 500 million streams.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Consider my tune officially changed about raisins in cookies.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Three people were hospitalized, and Arnold Goodstein reportedly broke both legs after jumping out of a backyard window.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Decorate your back patio in a mix of warm hues and bright fall colors, and this effortless backyard decor theme will last from Halloween through Thanksgiving.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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