as in neighborhoods
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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Noun
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Economic downturns such as the Panic of 1873 and the Great Depression disproportionately affected the working class, immigrant neighborhoods, sparking unemployment and the dissolution of families.—
Annie Polland,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Prosecutors allege Aaron Saucedo was the 'Maryvale Shooter' About 10 years after Goudeau’s murders, residents in the Maryvale area of west Phoenix were being terrorized by a gunman driving through their neighborhoods and shooting people just outside their homes.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This oval chair looks great in backyards, patios, gardens, balconies, terraces, and plenty of other outdoor spaces, and it is made from premium handwoven PE wicker that’s made to last.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes the most fruitful foraging spots are private ranches, farms or backyards.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Vicinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinities. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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