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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
Attendees are not subject to security screening as the watch party takes place in an open square, but police and security officials are present in the vicinity.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The system offers an optimal combination of mobility, protection, flexibility and precision to meet the growing demands of challenging threat scenarios in the close and immediate vicinity.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
In the name of progress, much of the town, like everywhere in its vicinity, is dragged through time.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Bull sharks had been seen in the vicinity.
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The system offers an optimal combination of mobility, protection, flexibility and precision to meet the growing demands of challenging threat scenarios in the close and immediate vicinity.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
In the name of progress, much of the town, like everywhere in its vicinity, is dragged through time.
—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Bull sharks had been seen in the vicinity.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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The divide is most prominent in the 10th Congressional District, which spans Lower Manhattan and brownstone neighborhoods of Brooklyn like Cobble Hill and Park Slope.
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That proximity is uncomfortable for many of us.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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The latter tune was a nod to the veteran midfielder who scored the lone goal in the Haiti match.
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The 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes during DJ battles.
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The Yoleny Inflatable Glamping Tent, $250 at Amazon, elevates any backyard or campsite in minutes.
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Any residents on the 300 block of Front Street are being asked to exit their homes through their backyards.
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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