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 organization is also enhancing trans men's visibility through outreach in Atlanta neighborhoods.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Rising sea level and advancing coastal erosion have left entire neighborhoods standing in the surf in communities like Buxton and Rodanthe.—
Mark Price
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Ciays propane pit delivers just that with an impressive, adjustable 50,000 BTUs of heat in a compact frame that’s ideal for small patios, balconies, and backyards.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Vicinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinities. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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