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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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Relevance
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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
Each ring contains response teams from bomb to SWAT units ready to handle any danger and diversion, even if not in the immediate vicinity of the Hilton.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Key Background There are five major fires burning in the vicinity of Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has burned nearly 20,000 acres, and the Eaton Fire, which has burned almost 14,000.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Wildfires: Death Toll Rises To 5; Biden Declares Major Disaster; 1.5M Without Power – Update
The statement comes shortly after Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a new brush fire that broke out in the Runyon Canyon vicinity of Hollywood Hills, having since spread to more than 50 acres.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Some of the team's personnel have been affected directly, including wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal, who lives in the vicinity of the Palisades Fire.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Key Background There are five major fires burning in the vicinity of Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has burned nearly 20,000 acres, and the Eaton Fire, which has burned almost 14,000.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Wildfires: Death Toll Rises To 5; Biden Declares Major Disaster; 1.5M Without Power – Update
The statement comes shortly after Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a new brush fire that broke out in the Runyon Canyon vicinity of Hollywood Hills, having since spread to more than 50 acres.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Some of the team's personnel have been affected directly, including wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal, who lives in the vicinity of the Palisades Fire.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for vicinity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
Noun
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The neighborhood is also home to the steakhouse Ossobuco as well as the stunning new and elevated location of Chef Niven Patel’s Ghee Indian Kitchen.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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While optimistic publicists and destination marketers describe the surrounding neighborhood as the Creative District, known for art galleries, boutiques, and local dining, the discerning traveler strolling outside beyond the gates of the property won't likely have that impression.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Greenland’s location also presents a unique economic opportunity, thanks to its proximity to Arctic shipping routes.—
Juhohn Lee,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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Be aware of proximity limitations (some attractions only offer reciprocal admission to visitors who live more than 90 miles away, for example).—
Linnea Bailey,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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While the former is a collaboration with other students from the academy, the latter — a sweet, pop rock tune — spotlights 10-year-old Sasha on vocals and 12-year-old Milan strutting the drums.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
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The comments to Newsom on the tarmac came hours after Trump sang a very different tune, telling reporters in North Carolina earlier in the day that aid to the state would require a number of conditions, including the adoption of voter identification laws.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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And, more to the point, what happens when such an event is in the backyard of your home or business?—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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In Season 4, the conflict comes in the form of gentrification, as the construction of a golf course in Abbott’s backyard throws the staff and students’ West Philadelphia neighborhood into (hilarious) turmoil.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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