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
Motorists should expect traffic delays in the vicinity over the period and plan to take alternate routes, officials recommended.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The expedition became the first spaceflight to send humans near the vicinity of the moon in more than 50 years, with the crew traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them while seeing unprecedented views of the moon.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Homes in the vicinity have been evacuated and members of the public are advised to avoid the area, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said on Sunday.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The warm front will still be in our vicinity on Wednesday.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The expedition became the first spaceflight to send humans near the vicinity of the moon in more than 50 years, with the crew traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them while seeing unprecedented views of the moon.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Homes in the vicinity have been evacuated and members of the public are advised to avoid the area, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said on Sunday.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The warm front will still be in our vicinity on Wednesday.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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As of Sunday evening, traffic was snarled at Robertson Boulevard and Burton Way, which is on the border between Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Beverly Grove.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Just on Sunday night, a drone hit a high-rise apartment building in an upscale neighborhood of western central Moscow, according to local authorities and videos from the scene.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Because of its proximity to the airport, the playing field will be dug 80 feet below ground so that the structure will comply with FAA regulations.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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While the price hasn’t been disclosed, the neighborhood is known for its modern architecture, upscale residences, and close proximity to the city’s financial hub.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
Noun
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But the catchy tunes are not what the birds themselves are paying attention to.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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Sunday’s preseason matchup against the Connecticut Sun will be the final live opportunity for the Liberty to fine tune its offense before the start of the regular season.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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There are no costume changes, just a jersey-and-shorts combo that wouldn’t look out of place at a backyard barbecue and loose curls that Eilish styles each night herself.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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After a refreshing, standing, glass shower, guests have the option to purchase a bottle of wine or cocktail from the backyard bar as a to-go treat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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