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as in neighborhood
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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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
The complaint alleged that Moncur’s injuries were greater because volunteers were told to handle dogs and complete tasks alone without prior training; and because of limited staffing no one was in the nearby vicinity who could respond to an emergency.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
State prosecutors have identified 29 victims, 13 of whom attended the attack and others being in the vicinity.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
No doubt the collectors are staying at the Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, which make up for the inconvenience of leaving the vicinity of San Marco with the unparalleled luxury and complete insulation from the masses crawling over the canals.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Along with volunteers, Spencer's family and friends have been searching for the missing 20-year-old within the vicinity of the crash.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
State prosecutors have identified 29 victims, 13 of whom attended the attack and others being in the vicinity.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
No doubt the collectors are staying at the Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, which make up for the inconvenience of leaving the vicinity of San Marco with the unparalleled luxury and complete insulation from the masses crawling over the canals.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Along with volunteers, Spencer's family and friends have been searching for the missing 20-year-old within the vicinity of the crash.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Videos of the Saturday night melee at a Chipotle in the Navy Yard neighborhood showed youths throwing punches and chairs as patrons watched in fear.—
Steve Thompson,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Noun
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With two Canadian host cities and a home crowd to play to, that absence is conspicuous in a roster otherwise built around proximity to the action.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Another consideration for those monitoring at home is proximity to medical care.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 May 2026
Noun
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To further explore business opportunities, the brand will also attend the Cabana Show, which runs in Miami May 30 to June 1 and targets resort and travel lifestyle brands, which is in tune with Collanine Colorate’s summery ethos and past activations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Billboard's Rap Digital Song Sales chart ranks the bestselling tunes that the music magazine and chart company classifies specifically as rap or hip-hop, and only those purchases made on platforms like iTunes are counted.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Turn your backyard into a playground for all ages with these weatherproof cornhole boards.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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