vicinities

noun

plural of vicinity
as in neighborhoods
an adjoining region or space there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinities
  1. neighborhoods
  2. backyards
Noun
  • This marks a larger shift in how healthcare is administered globally, with many aging societies transitioning from hospital-centric care to more personalized and accessible options which are embedded in neighborhoods and communities.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lucas said Lewis strengthened development and investments in Kansas City neighborhoods.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of neighborhoods
Noun
  • The film, which co-stars Michelle Monaghan and Michael Keaton, taps into primal fears of the unknown and danger lurking in our own backyards.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This mosquito is more associated with human disturbance including containers left out in people’s backyards will draw them.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of backyards
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“Vicinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinities. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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