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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 complaint alleged that Moncur’s injuries were greater because volunteers were told to handle dogs and complete tasks alone without prior training; and because of limited staffing no one was in the nearby vicinity who could respond to an emergency.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
State prosecutors have identified 29 victims, 13 of whom attended the attack and others being in the vicinity.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
No doubt the collectors are staying at the Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, which make up for the inconvenience of leaving the vicinity of San Marco with the unparalleled luxury and complete insulation from the masses crawling over the canals.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Along with volunteers, Spencer's family and friends have been searching for the missing 20-year-old within the vicinity of the crash.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
State prosecutors have identified 29 victims, 13 of whom attended the attack and others being in the vicinity.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
No doubt the collectors are staying at the Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, which make up for the inconvenience of leaving the vicinity of San Marco with the unparalleled luxury and complete insulation from the masses crawling over the canals.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Along with volunteers, Spencer's family and friends have been searching for the missing 20-year-old within the vicinity of the crash.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in Giza along the western bank of the Nile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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For example, the agency hasn't announced whether or not the astronauts will enter the landers while in Earth orbit, or whether Orion will dock with the spacecraft at all, or simply perform proximity operations maneuvers around them.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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With its proximity to Los Angeles and deep ties to the entertainment industry, the city is increasingly exploring how public space activation can intersect with private sector collaboration.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Asked whether Raman’s framing resonated politically, Schnur said many voters tune into the debate primarily to hear candidates discuss policy positions and leadership priorities, making arguments about political maneuvering potentially harder for casual audiences to follow.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The tone of the tune leans more electronic than guitar-based, but not to the extent that the title actually seems like a lie.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Turn your backyard into a playground for all ages with these weatherproof cornhole boards.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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