as in emptiness
the quality or state of being empty
there's a melancholy air of vacantness that seems to hang over a beach town during the long lull of winter
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vacancy
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The City Commission is charged with appointing a replacement to fill the vacancy, according to the City Charter.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025 -
In 2024, nearly half of hospitals had nursing vacancy rates higher than 10 percent, with the average time to fill a Registered Nurse (RN) position taking anywhere from 59 to 109 days.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Vacantness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacantness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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