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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
Nearly a quarter of the 100-member General Assembly has been appointed to their seats through vacancy committees, according to legislative staff, though some have since won elections to the positions.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
The vacancy rate is consistent with surrounding villages.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Of those, 186 are expected to be through layoffs and 138 from existing vacancies.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
In yesterday's Daily Briefing, Stephanie shared with you the story of how Louisville's downtown office market continues to struggle with elevated vacancy rates and how the city plans to use some of its underused or vacant office space into other uses.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
The vacancy rate is consistent with surrounding villages.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Of those, 186 are expected to be through layoffs and 138 from existing vacancies.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
In yesterday's Daily Briefing, Stephanie shared with you the story of how Louisville's downtown office market continues to struggle with elevated vacancy rates and how the city plans to use some of its underused or vacant office space into other uses.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacancy
Noun
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The emptiness was an eerie reminder of how the country felt during Covid-19.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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In another photographer’s hands, Atget’s subjects, which show how thought and vision can work in tandem with emptiness, would likely be only a backdrop to the drama of humanity.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The former outside hitter’s younger brother, Jake Douphner, will aim to fill the void, but the Wildcats will be strong on their first two touches with libero Isaac Lane and returning setter Stephen Choi.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Our greatest void was human interaction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Vacancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacancy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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