as in neighborhood
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district
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Recent Examples of district
The district, a mostly blue-collar corridor from Atlanta's suburbs north to the Tennessee border, vaulted into the national spotlight after Greene swept to victory in 2020.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
The board vote was 4 to 3 in favor of denial — in line with the recommendation from district staff, but a disappointment to well more than 100 Green Dot backers who cheered on speakers in support of the school.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The new space is set to focus on immersive experiences for students and professional development for teachers, according to the district.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Mission hired caseworkers in both districts to take referrals from school staff for families who are in crisis but haven't been evicted yet.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026
The board vote was 4 to 3 in favor of denial — in line with the recommendation from district staff, but a disappointment to well more than 100 Green Dot backers who cheered on speakers in support of the school.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The new space is set to focus on immersive experiences for students and professional development for teachers, according to the district.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Mission hired caseworkers in both districts to take referrals from school staff for families who are in crisis but haven't been evicted yet.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Because Saddam Hussein lived in a tough neighborhood.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gaffney scored his team-leading 18th game of the season following a face-off win by Wahlin in the offensive zone midway through the third period to break a 1-1 tie in the Tommies’ 2-1 win over Augustana.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kim Hjelmgaard is an investigative journalist covering global stories for USA TODAY, from living rooms to conflict zones.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The measure passed in every precinct in the city, the first time that has happened for a question of this kind.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gracie Mansion bomb suspects processed at New York City's 19th precinct.—
Adam Sabes , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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That section of town received evacuation alerts hours after flames threatened the area, and much later than wealthier, whiter areas of the unincorporated town.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Markings on the tail section identified the aircraft as belonging to the 940th Air Refueling Wing at Beale, home to the Air Force Reserve Command unit.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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