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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
In early January 2025, the Bureau of Land Management website explained the communities are in an area that climate change is rendering uninhabitable, mentioning climate eight times.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
CDFIs are private lenders which help underserved communities access loans and financial services that traditional banks often don’t provide.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Immigrant rights groups have pledged to continue demonstrations in Franklin Park, calling for federal agents to wear body cameras and for greater oversight of immigration operations in communities of color.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
These women are breaking barriers, setting new standards, and making a positive impact in their communities.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
Low-income communities are expected to be disproportionately affected, the study found.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
In Houston, home to one of the largest Vietnamese communities stateside, second- and third-generation cooks embrace tradition and experimentation with equal enthusiasm.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Myke Towers will receive this distinction for his work with the Young Kingz Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering vulnerable communities in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
As lieutenant governor, Duncan backed policies expanding healthcare in rural communities and helped pass the state’s first hate crimes law.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
CDFIs are private lenders which help underserved communities access loans and financial services that traditional banks often don’t provide.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Immigrant rights groups have pledged to continue demonstrations in Franklin Park, calling for federal agents to wear body cameras and for greater oversight of immigration operations in communities of color.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
These women are breaking barriers, setting new standards, and making a positive impact in their communities.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
Low-income communities are expected to be disproportionately affected, the study found.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
In Houston, home to one of the largest Vietnamese communities stateside, second- and third-generation cooks embrace tradition and experimentation with equal enthusiasm.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Myke Towers will receive this distinction for his work with the Young Kingz Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering vulnerable communities in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
As lieutenant governor, Duncan backed policies expanding healthcare in rural communities and helped pass the state’s first hate crimes law.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
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This strong demand for rental units has brought up prices in university towns, already exacerbated by landlords passing on the higher cost of home-buying to tenants.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The route passes a whopping eight state parks and a handful of small shoreline towns known for their local fish and lakefront views.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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For any ant merchant, to stay competitive in the market means collecting queen ants with which to build colonies.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
19 Sep. 2025
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Also on display was a 1774 letter from King George III to Prime Minister Lord North, acknowledging the escalating rebellion in the American colonies and referencing the Boston Tea Party as a pivotal moment in deteriorating relations.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Still others could be finding creative funding solutions — from selling naming rights to signing advertising sponsorships that tap into community and alumni networks.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some attendees quietly voiced the opinion that Seriesly needs to attract more global streamers, more local networks and more international content distributors who can add spice to the screenings line up – something the nascent event will surely explore for 2026.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Shelton said that while sexualized hazing is commonly associated with college organizations like fraternities, it is also frequently observed in high school sports.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Two of the four were reported to have involved parties at UTC fraternities.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Sep. 2025
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As the title suggests, the film is set in Baltimore, whose landmarks, neighborhoods, underpasses, and professional football team are well evoked.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The armed wing of Hamas said on Thursday the hostages were distributed throughout the neighborhoods of Gaza City.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nickelodeon features an annual SpongeBob altcast, complete with animations intended to appeal to young children or families watching together.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Des Moines resident Jacob Hardigree, 33, was among the many millennials interviewed by Newsweek in July about the wave of young people moving back to the Midwest to buy homes and start families.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, has drawn big crowds and bigger names from the music industry, who have performed in the runup to the commencement of service and speeches.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The pair is not the only young stars drawing crowds at the Spanish film festival.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Sep. 2025
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Brits still point to the overrepresentation of French names in high-status professions as evidence of a rigid and enduring class system.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal control officers, wildlife workers, laboratory workers who handle live rabies virus and people in similar professions should also consider prophylaxis.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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