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
Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is authorized in your vicinity, ensure that all burn barrels feature a weighted metal cover with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The hunters learned that someone was logging in the vicinity.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 26 June 2025
What’s next: That’s not been shared yet by Universal Orlando, but visitors can see activity beyond the new construction walls in the vicinity.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The hunters learned that someone was logging in the vicinity.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 26 June 2025
What’s next: That’s not been shared yet by Universal Orlando, but visitors can see activity beyond the new construction walls in the vicinity.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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Some neighborhood residents are opposed, saying the loss of woodlands would harm an important environmental area.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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In lower-income areas, where trapping is less common, coyotes tended to roam more freely, even though these neighborhoods often had more pollution and fewer resources that would typically support wild canines.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Far fewer invested in training leaders to evaluate people based on output, not proximity.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The tune combines a traditional style of European music known as schlager with bouncy pop to tell the story of a German girl with a crush on an immigrant.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The young pass rusher believes the Philadelphia Eagles has the best fans that don't root for the Rams. Quite the change of tune for the 24-year-old out of Florida State.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Thanks to their versatility, azaleas can be used in many different ways in both small backyards and larger spaces.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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Crowder told her to try escaping through their backyard.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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