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as in neighborhood
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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Relevance
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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
People may suffer mild burns and ruptured ear drums from being in the vicinity of a strike.
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Eva Flowe
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
This matter blown away from the vicinity of the supermassive black hole may either heat up gas and prevent stars from forming or compress gas and cause shock waves within the galaxy.
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Mary Ogborn,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Look for walnut trees in the vicinity of your vegetable garden.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
In the immediate vicinity of the dahlias, stick with annuals.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Eva Flowe
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
This matter blown away from the vicinity of the supermassive black hole may either heat up gas and prevent stars from forming or compress gas and cause shock waves within the galaxy.
—
Mary Ogborn,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Look for walnut trees in the vicinity of your vegetable garden.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
In the immediate vicinity of the dahlias, stick with annuals.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
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An 18-year-old was killed in a late-night shooting along Wilner Drive in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.
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The case began with 44-year-old Eugene Horsch — the man behind the wheel of the black BMW — whose home in the city’s Olney neighborhood has been a focus of the investigation so far.
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.
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The work features four vocal soloists who represent Native American, Sephardic, African American and Protestant religious traditions, along with instrumental music based on early American hymn tunes.
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Hypoxia in the Long Island Sound, which usually occurs in the summer, is when bottom water oxygen levels fall to a critical low percentage due to nitrogen from water runoff and backyard fertilizer use.
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Because your backyard shed will likely be home to mowers, clippers, lumber, and other large items, the fact that the doors open wide makes moving stuff in and out of the space much easier.
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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