1
as in neighborhood
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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2
as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
the vicinity of the town's only elementary school was one reason why the young couple bought the house
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Recent Examples of vicinity
Sacramento’s Midtown Association sees the vicinity around his bar — and the area around 20th and K Streets — as likely candidates for entertainment zones, said Executive Director Emily Baime Michaels.
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Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Here's how: Keep your child in bed Remove any sharp objects in their vicinity
Close their bedroom door
Block access to any stairs or obstacles that could harm them
How To Prevent Night Terrors
Night terrors aren't harmful to kids' health.
—David Metzger, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025
Then there was the problem of whether there would be enough demand to support another limestone quarry in the vicinity.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The bill by Republican Rep. David Faulkner would establish an alert system, similar to the Amber Alert system, that would issue a notice to the public when there's been an unprovoked shark attack in the vicinity.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Here's how: Keep your child in bed Remove any sharp objects in their vicinity
Close their bedroom door
Block access to any stairs or obstacles that could harm them
How To Prevent Night Terrors
Night terrors aren't harmful to kids' health.
—David Metzger, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025
Then there was the problem of whether there would be enough demand to support another limestone quarry in the vicinity.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The bill by Republican Rep. David Faulkner would establish an alert system, similar to the Amber Alert system, that would issue a notice to the public when there's been an unprovoked shark attack in the vicinity.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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In cities that have an uneven distribution of foliage, neighborhoods featuring more greenery can offer a relative cooling effect, enabling residents to better withstand dangerously hot summers.—
Henna Hundal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Our friendly neighborhood fence lizard: Why Californians love this reptile.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Newcomers to Congress and business-world mainstays are planting roots in proximity to the nation’s great halls of power, too.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The tune quickly became a global sensation, hitting No. 1 on the Hot 100 and staying there for 10 consecutive weeks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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As disco tunes increasingly invaded Billboard’s Hot 100 list, rock performers such as Cher, Rod Stewart and the Rolling Stones joined the sound.—
Alice George,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Police soon began receiving 911 calls from neighbors who spotted the suspects trying to hide in backyards.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The backyard is spotlighted by a 70-foot infnity pool with an inset spa.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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