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 traveling across the area this morning, including along I-85 and I-77 through Charlotte metro and vicinity, should be prepared for sudden deterioration in visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Badie was the lone Bronco in the vicinity but clearly eased up on the play when the whistles blew.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
The 10-day mission, called Artemis II, will lift off as soon as February 6, taking NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch as well as the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen to the vicinity of the moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
It is said that the residential density, daytime population and the current presence of national retailers in the mall’s vicinity add compelling appeal.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Badie was the lone Bronco in the vicinity but clearly eased up on the play when the whistles blew.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
The 10-day mission, called Artemis II, will lift off as soon as February 6, taking NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch as well as the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen to the vicinity of the moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
It is said that the residential density, daytime population and the current presence of national retailers in the mall’s vicinity add compelling appeal.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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Recent grocery store closures have rocked the north side of Milwaukee, where growing food deserts – areas where quality food is difficult to find – have left entire neighborhoods without ready access to food.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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His family has lived in the neighborhood since the 1970s, and has seen Highland Park change in affordability and demographically.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Looking back, perhaps the problem was the proximity to my bed, something about the angle of the light from the window.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Most seats wrap the chef’s counter, where the proximity to the kitchen gives dinner an immersive, almost behind-the-scenes dinner party feel.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After our last tune, Sun Ra seemed pleased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The cabaret-style event features local performers singing favorites, including Broadway tunes, organizers said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Derrell Roberts is a north Sacramento civic leader, battling blight in his own backyard.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The backyard is as carefully considered as the house.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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