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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The Israeli army has issued evacuation orders for many neighborhoods in Beirut as well as southern Lebanon.—
Arkansas Online,
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The project will relocate entrance and exit ramps to help alleviate congestion from surrounding neighborhoods.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Although the focus is on architecture, many of the homes in the landmark district have lovely landscaped backyards that guests are welcome to visit and admire.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Plug-in solar can be installed on balconies, decks, in backyards, on patios, and even in schoolyards.—
Lauren Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Vicinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinities. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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