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as in emptiness
empty space
the vast vacancy that exists between our solar system and the nearest star having its own orbiting planets
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as in vacuum
the quality or state of being empty
the vacancy of the cavernous gymnasium was eerily apparent to me as I shot baskets alone
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Recent Examples of vacancy
Even in Vancouver, one of the most aggressive examples globally, and where vacancy rates did move substantially lower after the tax policy was implemented, vacancy-tax revenue remains relatively small compared with the overall scale of city finances.
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Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The City Council had two vacancies because of resignations earlier this year.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
In other recent vacancies, the city opened applications to the public.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The runway is open for more than half a dozen of these rookies to become starters in 2026 considering Miami’s two vacancies on the starting offensive line, three vacancies at receiver, and an opening for an in-line tight end role.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
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Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The City Council had two vacancies because of resignations earlier this year.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
In other recent vacancies, the city opened applications to the public.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The runway is open for more than half a dozen of these rookies to become starters in 2026 considering Miami’s two vacancies on the starting offensive line, three vacancies at receiver, and an opening for an in-line tight end role.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacancy
Noun
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The Tuesday parking shortage and the Monday emptiness are not anomalies to correct.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Lift up your eyes unto the hills, and behold all that delightful emptiness.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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And given that cruise collections are designed to fill the void in between seasons, when the weather varies by hour and no one has a clue what to wear or what to do with their hair, a mixed batch of looks felt appropriate.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Cole takes on a new role at school, but when that doesn’t quite fill the void left by not playing football, his old ways creep back in and cause drama.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Vacancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacancy. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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