1
as in neighborhood
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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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
Hezbollah has been targeting Israeli army installations in the vicinity.
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 4 June 2026
Lampposts and trash cans in the vicinity of the courthouse and neighboring streets have been covered with stickers idolizing him as a saintlike Robin Hood figure.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
The latest research suggests people working in wax rooms and in the vicinity still face ongoing PFAS exposure risks.
—Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
In addition to the toddler, two of Wallace's five children were in the vicinity of the shooting at the time.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 4 June 2026
Lampposts and trash cans in the vicinity of the courthouse and neighboring streets have been covered with stickers idolizing him as a saintlike Robin Hood figure.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
The latest research suggests people working in wax rooms and in the vicinity still face ongoing PFAS exposure risks.
—Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
In addition to the toddler, two of Wallace's five children were in the vicinity of the shooting at the time.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Located just 25 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach offers a more relaxed coastal escape from the hustle and bustle of the City of Angels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Four people were injured in a mass shooting in the city's South Austin neighborhood on Monday evening, Chicago fire officials confirmed.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The only thing that could apparently harm them was proximity to decaying tissues of other species.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Femme tunes trilled in the background.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The director describes him less as a young actor searching for a performance than as someone instinctively in tune with the character’s vanity, insecurity and swagger.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The biggest backyard party ever seen.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Others are excited to welcome the world into their backyard.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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