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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
Additionally, Rey Castillo — who was sworn in at the June meeting after filling a midterm vacancy — will need to run again to serve a full term.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
The vacancy helped Republicans pass their reconciliation bill, which extends the Trump tax cuts and funds his immigration enforcement.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Steven Pressley left his role as head of individual player development at the beginning of June to become Dundee’s head coach, which means Brentford have a lot of vacancies to fill this summer.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The city's vacancy rate is just 0.07%, SWI reported, which means demand keeps outpacing supply.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
The vacancy helped Republicans pass their reconciliation bill, which extends the Trump tax cuts and funds his immigration enforcement.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Steven Pressley left his role as head of individual player development at the beginning of June to become Dundee’s head coach, which means Brentford have a lot of vacancies to fill this summer.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The city's vacancy rate is just 0.07%, SWI reported, which means demand keeps outpacing supply.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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void
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As a result, states have filled the void, passing bills that regulate biometric data and child online safety.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Trading for Alcántara would fill the void in a huge way.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Vacancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacancy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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