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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When armed federal agents roll into residential neighborhoods under vague authority and maximal posture, the odds of catastrophe rise fast.—
Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Institutional investors typically buy single-family homes to rent them out, often concentrating in suburban neighborhoods around major metro areas, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Intimate Alfresco Experience Homeowners are prioritizing wellness and tranquility in their backyards, adding flower and herb gardens, water features, firepits, cozy seating, and ambient lighting.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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There is a lot of community art, a lot of people having barbecues with music in their backyards.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Vicinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinities. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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