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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
Officials say the challenges are visible, from empty storefronts to reduced foot traffic, driven in part by office vacancies and shifting public perception.
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Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The votes mark incremental progress toward resolving at least some of the vacancies that have fueled the dispute, particularly in Utah, where Holyoak’s interim status has become a flashpoint in the broader fight.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Adrian Del Rio was appointed director of finance, stepping into the vacancy left by Schoen’s promotion.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The three most likely options to fill the bullpen vacancies each pitched in at least seven games and were able to simulate the duties of a reliever as best as possible in exhibitions.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The votes mark incremental progress toward resolving at least some of the vacancies that have fueled the dispute, particularly in Utah, where Holyoak’s interim status has become a flashpoint in the broader fight.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Adrian Del Rio was appointed director of finance, stepping into the vacancy left by Schoen’s promotion.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The three most likely options to fill the bullpen vacancies each pitched in at least seven games and were able to simulate the duties of a reliever as best as possible in exhibitions.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacancy
Noun
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Over time, this creates a sense of emptiness, a lack of purpose and significance.—
Arthur C. Brooks
March 22,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The tens of thousands of conference attendees who surged into downtown San Jose this week provided a stark contrast to the typical daytime emptiness, and highlighted the otherwise sluggish recovery of the city’s economically vital conference and convention business.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The tonal depth in his prints is rich, dense, and moody—not a void but a presence.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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An actual cosmic void — which can indeed be a billion light-years (or more) across — has nothing to do with dark gas clouds and Bok globules, which are small, nearby clouds of light-blocking matter, particularly at optical wavelengths.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Vacancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacancy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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