as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a newcomer in the precincts of the automobile business
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Recent Examples of precinct
The measure passed in every precinct in the city, the first time that has happened for a question of this kind.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Gracie Mansion bomb suspects processed at New York City's 19th precinct.
—Adam Sabes , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In Palm Beach County, there are 329 precincts with municipal elections, spread out among 164 polling places.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
There were similar reports of confusion in Williamson County, where precinct voting was also used.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Gracie Mansion bomb suspects processed at New York City's 19th precinct.
—Adam Sabes , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In Palm Beach County, there are 329 precincts with municipal elections, spread out among 164 polling places.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
There were similar reports of confusion in Williamson County, where precinct voting was also used.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precinct
Noun
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Cal Fire law enforcement officers arrested a Modesto man accused of starting a 2-acre wildfire early Friday in El Dorado County after he was found near the fire area the following day.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The area is edged by a sea-facing main road that glitters at night with expensive gyms, coffee shops and bars.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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At the local and county level, that includes Pinellas County, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office as well as the police department in Miami Springs and the Key West Police Department.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The director of aviation, Haley Gentry, makes the most compared to her department colleagues.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Republicans are eyeing the inclusion of elements of the legislation into reconciliation as a means of getting it across the finish line instead.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The speaker has a few clever design elements.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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In their own realms, General Relativity and the Standard Model can each lay claim to be the most successful physics theory of all-time.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, this apprehension is balanced by an awareness that the internet could bring practical benefits, including those in the realms of commerce, medicine and education.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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What to do nearby Some of London’s most enjoyable experiences are just a walk away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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Search & Support San Antonio SASSA has recognized Jeanie’s case at various events, including their annual walk for domestic violence awareness.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Barron County Sheriff's Office About two hours later, Austin and his mom pulled onto a field next to a patch of trees.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The attack was prompted by an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, which is shared by Iran and Qatar.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Robotic system While robotic assistance has existed in other fields, the complexity of the brain’s vascular highway had long remained a domain of humans.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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If the website address is not an official Google domain, do not trust it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precinct. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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