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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays
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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building
on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture
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Recent Examples of hall
Deutch, so great as Jean Seberg in Richard Linklater’s valentine to Godard, Nouvelle Vague, runs the gamut of emotions in this one, a performance that works on every level and a knockout that qualifies her a spot in the rom-com hall of fame alongside Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Ryan.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 June 2026
About 75 people attended the event, organized by One Circle Community Coalition, at a community hall in the city.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Their friends are waiting, somewhere down the hall of Brooks’ mysterious VIP wing.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
At the town hall, families got to learn about the candidates' plans to lead the school district.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 June 2026
About 75 people attended the event, organized by One Circle Community Coalition, at a community hall in the city.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Their friends are waiting, somewhere down the hall of Brooks’ mysterious VIP wing.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
At the town hall, families got to learn about the candidates' plans to lead the school district.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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The El Cajon detective who edited the video said the man did that several times, lingering between the office hallway and the alley parking lot.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
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Players can make choices — answer the call from Claire (Sink), go out into the hallway, try and get in touch with your superintendent to figure out what’s going on — and depending on those decisions, the game will play out differently.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Today, if an earthquake were to travel through the Cajon Pass and along both faults, scientists say the consequences would be severe and widespread, affecting critical infrastructure such as major highways, railways and energy corridors over several cities simultaneously.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Across the country, families are filling auditoriums and lawns to watch their seniors walk across the stage.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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After more than two hours of waiting, several dozen fans break into cheers as players finally file through the lobby.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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When completed, Sojourner Place at Park will become an apartment residence with a proper lobby, elevators and some commercial retail space.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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Starmer is spending the weekend at Chequers, the country mansion used by British prime ministers, with his family.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Starmer is spending the weekend with his family at Chequers, the country mansion used by prime ministers.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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In addition to museums and university buildings, Pei’s oeuvre includes chapels, public plazas and air traffic control towers.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 June 2026
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According to the report, the southern pool deck edge became unseated from a supporting wall, causing a slab to sag and break away from the middle tower face.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
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An entry foyer flows to a spacious great room with custom white oak shelving and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Manhattan Bridge.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Dressed in the green and yellow of Brazil, members of Torcedores da Alegria — Fans of Happiness — moved from neighborhood to neighborhood, turning hospital corridors into something closer to a stadium concourse.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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