as in neighborhood
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district
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Recent Examples of district
However, critics said the district failed to explain the proposal clearly, fueling misinformation and outrage across social media and community forums.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Rivera noted that Caballero’s Central Valley district has some of the highest levels of smog in the United States and some of the highest levels of childhood asthma.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Take the small district that was finally able to hire a full-time social worker.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
In the heart of the Chelsea district in New York City, the House of Sound opened in September of 2023.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Rivera noted that Caballero’s Central Valley district has some of the highest levels of smog in the United States and some of the highest levels of childhood asthma.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Take the small district that was finally able to hire a full-time social worker.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
In the heart of the Chelsea district in New York City, the House of Sound opened in September of 2023.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
Noun
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What else is going on Ghost kitchen delivery drivers have overrun an Echo Park neighborhood, say frustrated residents.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Although several Catholic schools in the area have been forced to close in recent years, Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore’s Johnston Square neighborhood is expanding.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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Each of the five options show the southern precincts 1 and 2 interlocked in U-shapes, with the northern precincts 3 and 4 relatively unchanged from the current map.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the precinct and Animal Cruelty Division via email on Monday for comment.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Two lanes in each direction, except for a 25 mph speed limit at construction work zones, opened on the iconic Southern California highway before 9 a.m. on May 23.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Preparing the road for reopening is a significant undertaking that includes plowing through multiple avalanche zones, clearing downed trees and rockfalls, and preparing campgrounds and critical facilities for visitors, according to the park service.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The shoreline is varied, with rocky sections and sandy beaches.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Torrey Pines, runner-up in the section Open Division, is led by senior Alex Bohrer and freshmen Liam Thiel and Andre Wang.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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