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
This influence stretches far beyond the immediate vicinity of the supermassive black hole, reaching out for hundreds of thousands of light-years.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Aerial footage from the scene showed the charred sedan surrounded by fire crews with significant wreckage in the immediate vicinity.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Beyond the rooms, the hotel sources both food- and non-food products from around the vicinity, and minimizes wood waste by donating it or incorporating it into various dishes and drinks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The suspects also provided images of counterfeit passports and passport cards, with metadata that indicated the images were taken inside or within the immediate vicinity of El Primo Restaurant — a restaurant operated by Raul Fernandez Vicioso in Leominster, Massachusetts, federal prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Aerial footage from the scene showed the charred sedan surrounded by fire crews with significant wreckage in the immediate vicinity.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Beyond the rooms, the hotel sources both food- and non-food products from around the vicinity, and minimizes wood waste by donating it or incorporating it into various dishes and drinks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The suspects also provided images of counterfeit passports and passport cards, with metadata that indicated the images were taken inside or within the immediate vicinity of El Primo Restaurant — a restaurant operated by Raul Fernandez Vicioso in Leominster, Massachusetts, federal prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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Westport Café, a neighborhood French spot serving until midnight, is a recommendation from the owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The city's classic neighborhood dive bars, once hubs of local culture, are disappearing.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Companies like GlobalWafers, Wistron, and Inventec are investing billions, with energy resources, strong talent pools supported by robust education systems, and proximity to tech hubs as the main reasons.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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That level of proximity does more than create memories.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The tune is a deeply emotional, autobiographical jazz ballad about guidance, resilience, and the wisdom passed down through generations, especially from mothers and grandmothers.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Plus new tunes from Gorillaz, Raye, Moliy, Chase B, Courtney Barnett, and Joey Valence & Brae.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The home in the 4000 block of Torrance Boulevard is drawing a large police response, as aerial footage shows armed officers in the backyard with SWAT vehicles in the driveway and on the street.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Outdoor spaces for year-round living Patios and backyards are no longer seasonal features, even in D-FW.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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