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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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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 high-profile Artemis 2 mission will be the first to send astronauts to the vicinity of the moon in more than 50 years.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
But Ruyombo isn’t the only star, because in addition to three blackbacks (mature males that haven’t yet developed their silver hair) in the vicinity, there’s a mother with a two-month-old boy just behind the patriarch.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Kendricks also knocked away Jalen Hurts’ final, fourth-down pass to tight end Dallas Goedert — with Wallow and safety Malik Mustapha also in the vicinity.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Sales tax cannibalization Typically, STAR bond districts only capture and divert sales tax revenue generated by anchor developments and other establishments in their immediate vicinity to pay off the debt associated with construction.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
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William Harwood, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
But Ruyombo isn’t the only star, because in addition to three blackbacks (mature males that haven’t yet developed their silver hair) in the vicinity, there’s a mother with a two-month-old boy just behind the patriarch.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Kendricks also knocked away Jalen Hurts’ final, fourth-down pass to tight end Dallas Goedert — with Wallow and safety Malik Mustapha also in the vicinity.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Sales tax cannibalization Typically, STAR bond districts only capture and divert sales tax revenue generated by anchor developments and other establishments in their immediate vicinity to pay off the debt associated with construction.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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His parents recalled playfully hitting him with pool noodles during his progressions, a routine that eventually drew in a growing group of neighborhood kids for daily practices.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All the peace and love in proximity generated a collective energy that was shared by all.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Smokies’ proximity to cities creates a false sense of security.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, after a long history of condemning the president and his supporters, Snoop Dogg appeared to change his tune and praised the president in January 2024.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fans looking to tune into the playoff game between the Steelers and the Texans can watch the game on WTAE-TV in the Pittsburgh market and nationally on ESPN.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Get it on sale for less than $30 to get ready for spring cookouts and backyard barbecues all year.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing wrong with being a role player on a mid-major basketball team and having kids want to be you in their backyard.—
Darren Cooper,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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