as in neighborhoods
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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Noun
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Police detectives are investigating two shootings that happened a short time apart in two Pittsburgh neighborhoods located not far from one another.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Some neighborhoods like Clairemont have a senior center, whereas PB does not.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the full size can comfortably fit two, those with smaller backyards or anyone looking to fit more single seats within a space will be glad that the brand offers the same comfort in a solo lounger.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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In backyards across the Bay Area, routine spring trimming can turn cozy nests into ground-level emergencies.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Vicinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinities. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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