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
Sacramento’s Midtown Association sees the vicinity around his bar — and the area around 20th and K Streets — as likely candidates for entertainment zones, said Executive Director Emily Baime Michaels.
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Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Here's how: Keep your child in bed Remove any sharp objects in their vicinity
Close their bedroom door
Block access to any stairs or obstacles that could harm them
How To Prevent Night Terrors
Night terrors aren't harmful to kids' health.
—David Metzger, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025
Then there was the problem of whether there would be enough demand to support another limestone quarry in the vicinity.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The bill by Republican Rep. David Faulkner would establish an alert system, similar to the Amber Alert system, that would issue a notice to the public when there's been an unprovoked shark attack in the vicinity.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Here's how: Keep your child in bed Remove any sharp objects in their vicinity
Close their bedroom door
Block access to any stairs or obstacles that could harm them
How To Prevent Night Terrors
Night terrors aren't harmful to kids' health.
—David Metzger, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025
Then there was the problem of whether there would be enough demand to support another limestone quarry in the vicinity.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The bill by Republican Rep. David Faulkner would establish an alert system, similar to the Amber Alert system, that would issue a notice to the public when there's been an unprovoked shark attack in the vicinity.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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In cities that have an uneven distribution of foliage, neighborhoods featuring more greenery can offer a relative cooling effect, enabling residents to better withstand dangerously hot summers.—
Henna Hundal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Burke, of mixed Chinese American descent, bought the rundown 19th-century building for $700,000 in 2013 and invested more than $4 million in renovations, hoping to be a part of the historic neighborhood’s renaissance.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions bought Ring in 2007 in hopes of restoring the outlet to its former glory, though the purchase revived questions about Ring’s proximity to a major promoter, as its rankings were still used to make fights.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
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Despite its proximity to New York’s Financial District, Brandy Library isn’t solely focused on the corporate side.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The tune was shortlisted for an Oscar for best original song, but wasn’t nominated.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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Even though it wasn’t officially released as a single from the project, the tune has now spent 628 weeks on the ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Preserving these Charlotte church cemeteries protects Black history too July 15, 2024 6:00 AM Dorothy Green’s backyard of nearly 50 years abuts the cemetery.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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Known as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), these tiny buildings are popping up in backyards across the nation as space for in-laws, offices or rental units.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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