1
as in neighborhood
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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Relevance
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
The hurricane could reach the vicinity of Bermuda on Thursday night.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Librarian Adam Vorobok has dug up stories of the unsolved murders of five women in 1904 and 1910, all in the vicinity of the railroad tracks in Cumminsville (now Northside).
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Multiple players in his vicinity.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This quasi-moon is expected to remain in Earth's vicinity until around 2083.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Librarian Adam Vorobok has dug up stories of the unsolved murders of five women in 1904 and 1910, all in the vicinity of the railroad tracks in Cumminsville (now Northside).
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Multiple players in his vicinity.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This quasi-moon is expected to remain in Earth's vicinity until around 2083.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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Union Square, which was to be my neighborhood for the next twenty-five years, was off limits after dark back then.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s plan to raise city income taxes by 2% on millionaires and shift property taxes toward the wealthiest, whitest, and most under-taxed neighborhoods could generate $4 billion a year to fund affordable housing.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Lots of outdoor activities make the city a win for families, retirees, and couples, and the proximity to Austin is a perk for commuters and those looking for more affordable homes outside the capital.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For over 50 years, it’s been the morning soundtrack of childhood, making its bright colors, belly laughs and sing-along tunes a cozy ritual for many.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Here’s a friendly reminder to tune into CJ Moore’s weekly men’s college basketball top 25, which is always more than just a ranking.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, getting regulator and zoning approvals for nuclear facilities is a long process as most citizens do not want nuclear reactors in their backyards.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The business community is bracing to wake up Wednesday reminded of their diminishing power in their own backyard.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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