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local 1 of 2

adjective

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as in regional

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noun

1
as in cell
a local unit of an organization the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union

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2
as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food

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Recent Examples of local
Adjective
The district also reported higher-than-expected revenue from transportation allocations and local sources. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Financial Jenga towers that hinge on construction schedules are now being scrambled by local opposition to data centers. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
Inside the bar, several locals mourned the potential loss of a community gathering space that’s been around even longer. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 Both trips include a stop at the town jail after brawling with the locals, albeit this time John’s the one behind bars instead of Hal. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for local
Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
  1. regional
  2. cell
  3. native
  4. affiliate
  5. resident
  6. chapter
Adjective
  • Progress in talks will be a main focus for markets, as regional mediators push for ceasefire negotiations, said Mahmoud Mashal, senior market analyst of VT Markets Dubai, adding that any meaningful progress could drive crude lower.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • According to data from the Africa CDC, the current outbreak has outpaced the two-year West Africa regional outbreak in terms of spread in the same time.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of regional
Noun
  • In a new study, researchers at New York University built a custom random-positioning machine that continually changed the orientation of human cells relative to Earth's gravity.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Also running is Northwestern University stem-cell researcher Angel Alvarez, 46, who has been an advocate within CPS for better serving students with disabilities.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • Lagway, the Florida transfer and Texas native, had missed the past two games since an ankle injury in a season-opening loss to Auburn.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, Ponds has had to watch from the sideline, a difficult adjustment for the Miami native.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of native
Noun
  • The deal also allows Samsung to leverage capabilities across its affiliates, spanning semiconductors and cooling systems to data center construction and batteries, as the group seeks to expand its role in the global AI infrastructure buildout.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • From there, the five networks distribute footage to their local station affiliates and paying subscribers, including The Washington Post, which is a digital subscriber.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of affiliate
Noun
  • Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With California’s coast getting pounded by strong waves amid a strengthening El Niño, residents and government leaders are turning to big rocks and seawalls to protect homes and keep a railroad from falling into the sea.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of resident
Noun
  • The Westerly is the resort's newest chapter, its first boutique tower on a property that has welcomed guests for almost 70 years.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But Selinger offers solace at the end of each chapter, in the form of a recipe.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of chapter

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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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