1
as in neighborhood
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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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
In the viral video of the altercation, people are seen being kicked on the ground, while others are throwing their fists at those in the vicinity.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Due to the nature of the explosion, recovery efforts have proven to be excruciating for victims’ families and investigators working to clear the area, potentially detonating and recovering any other explosives in the vicinity and using DNA to identify remains, officials have said.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Now draw an imaginary line diagonally through the Dipper's bowl from Dubhe (the upper right star in the bowl) down through Phecda (the lower left star in the bowl) and extend that line downward about twice the distance between those two stars and that will bring you to the vicinity of Cor Caroli.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Another small asteroid -- named 2025 TQ2 -- flew within Earth's vicinity the day after 2025 TF's approach, according to the Minor Planet Center.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Due to the nature of the explosion, recovery efforts have proven to be excruciating for victims’ families and investigators working to clear the area, potentially detonating and recovering any other explosives in the vicinity and using DNA to identify remains, officials have said.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Now draw an imaginary line diagonally through the Dipper's bowl from Dubhe (the upper right star in the bowl) down through Phecda (the lower left star in the bowl) and extend that line downward about twice the distance between those two stars and that will bring you to the vicinity of Cor Caroli.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Another small asteroid -- named 2025 TQ2 -- flew within Earth's vicinity the day after 2025 TF's approach, according to the Minor Planet Center.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
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Never mind white World War Two soldiers’ relationship to segregation within the army itself, and ensuring that Black veterans couldn’t be entitled to the same VA resources, couldn’t move into the same neighborhoods that white veterans moved into.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite Dayton being a hub for mid-century furniture, Molski said he's been to nearly every one of Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Oceans 11 star said that being in such close proximity to major stars taught him an important lesson early in his career.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake is excluded from the distance requirements due to the close proximity of downtown to the park, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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What Jerry Jones said about deadline buzz After the game, Jerry Jones was asked about if the loss to the Broncos changed his pregame tune about taking that hard look at defensive help.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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From her home in Puerto Rico, iLe spoke to Rolling Stone about the key to preserving the essence of her favorite tunes, and the sweet bolero melodies that can transport you into another world.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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The home boasts clean lines, a sprawling backyard featuring a fire pit and a pool, as well as a home gym.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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