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as in towns
the people living in a particular area
the whole community rallied to the aid of the family who had lost its home
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as in networks
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a large community of retired people in the coastal town
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as in fraternities
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of the medical community
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Recent Examples of communities
The initiative, called New York Kicks, is geared towards building fields in disadvantaged communities.
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Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Those recipes helped create a loyal following, especially among Orange County’s Mexican, Mexican American and Latino communities.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The Associated Press estimated 46% of the district — which under newly redrawn lines includes West Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Citrus Heights and other communities north and east of Sacramento — had been counted just before midnight.
—Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The competition counts toward a team’s regular-season record and is a chance for teams to invest in their local communities.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Deputy Attorney General Marissa Roy, 34, positioned herself as a progressive challenger focused on tenant protections, workers’ rights, consumer protection and protecting immigrant communities.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The dynamic is particularly pronounced in rural communities.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Many would be in communities that had been fundamentally altered — now missing parents, friends, even entire families.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Those recipes helped create a loyal following, especially among Orange County’s Mexican, Mexican American and Latino communities.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The Associated Press estimated 46% of the district — which under newly redrawn lines includes West Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Citrus Heights and other communities north and east of Sacramento — had been counted just before midnight.
—Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The competition counts toward a team’s regular-season record and is a chance for teams to invest in their local communities.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Deputy Attorney General Marissa Roy, 34, positioned herself as a progressive challenger focused on tenant protections, workers’ rights, consumer protection and protecting immigrant communities.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The dynamic is particularly pronounced in rural communities.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Many would be in communities that had been fundamentally altered — now missing parents, friends, even entire families.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
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Sunday fell on the Catholic Corpus Domini feast day, which often features processions of faithful through towns and cities led by a priest carrying the Eucharist.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The shooting spree began Sunday morning at a gas station in Kochav Yair on the Israeli-West Bank border and moved to nearby towns, including Salit in the West Bank.—
Robert Blankenship,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The king is the head of state in Canada, a member of the Commonwealth of former colonies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Soon other colonies followed the state’s lead, and the 13 colonies approved the Declaration of Independence two days later.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Most existing and proposed projects are clustered around major metropolitan areas where fiber-optic networks, power infrastructure and workforce needs can be met.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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According to the release, 200 members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer their time to distribute food to residents in need during the event.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Some time after the group formed, Mellencamp signed on as the band’s second singer and performed with them at school dances, sock hops, fraternities, and battle of the bands competitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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From the observation deck, visitors can spot the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island and a patchwork of neighborhoods draped across rolling hills.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The 3rd District seat, now held by Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy, who is not seeking reelection, represents parts of Woodland, the Bryte and Broderick neighborhoods in West Sacramento and the Wild Wings community.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Spacious two- and three-bedroom suites are great choices for families, featuring full kitchens and private terraces with ocean views.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Also outside of the arena, there will be activities for families and children, such as mini soccer games, inflatables, raffles and giveaways.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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On Sunday, crowds of people gathered to honor the victims of last year's attack on a march for Israeli hostages.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The protocols state that the IAA will maintain a post-detection sub-committee drawing international representation from the scientific, legal, ethics, social science, humanities and communications professions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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The group brought together different professions, generations, styles, and geographic origins.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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