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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
Tallahassee seems to have lost three meteorologists, and Jacksonville has two new vacancies.
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Alex Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
With four current vacancies, Trump has an opportunity to dominate the board with more of his own nominees.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 May 2025
Also, an explanation as to why Day One of voting on May 7 to fill the Papal vacancy went hours longer than anticipated will surely be near the top of the list of inquiries.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Because of New York City’s housing crisis, with few vacancies and rising market-rate rents, the board’s decision has become immensely political.
—Mihir Zaveri, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Alex Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
With four current vacancies, Trump has an opportunity to dominate the board with more of his own nominees.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 May 2025
Also, an explanation as to why Day One of voting on May 7 to fill the Papal vacancy went hours longer than anticipated will surely be near the top of the list of inquiries.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Because of New York City’s housing crisis, with few vacancies and rising market-rate rents, the board’s decision has become immensely political.
—Mihir Zaveri, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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void
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Gates expressed concern that philanthropic organizations like his won’t be able to fill the void in global aid left by recent government cuts.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Zuckerberg insists that, while human connection is irreplaceable, virtual companions could fill the void for people isolated from human connections.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Vacancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacancy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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