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 refurbishment of Freedom Plaza was part of the administration’s beautification projects, which included repairing fountains in the district and renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Citing a wartime report from the Royal Thai Air Force Museum, the agency said the aircraft exploded before crashing near Ban Mae Kua in the Sop Prap district of Lampang province.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Located in The Seaport district, within the Tin Building, this flagship location by Lux Entertainment promises an immersive experience of inflatable art.
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Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In a message to parents Superintendent Anika Perkins said the district and board members were made aware of Bean’s post, according to an email a parent shared with the Star-Telegram.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Citing a wartime report from the Royal Thai Air Force Museum, the agency said the aircraft exploded before crashing near Ban Mae Kua in the Sop Prap district of Lampang province.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Located in The Seaport district, within the Tin Building, this flagship location by Lux Entertainment promises an immersive experience of inflatable art.
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Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In a message to parents Superintendent Anika Perkins said the district and board members were made aware of Bean’s post, according to an email a parent shared with the Star-Telegram.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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An 18-year-old was killed in a late-night shooting along Wilner Drive in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.
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The case began with 44-year-old Eugene Horsch — the man behind the wheel of the black BMW — whose home in the city’s Olney neighborhood has been a focus of the investigation so far.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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Pakistan lies along an active seismic zone and is frequently affected by earthquakes.
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The technology has drawn public controversy since Detroit first signed a contract covering certain police precincts in 2020, and again in late 2022.
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Even our local precinct was not made aware that the massive intake operation long located at Bellevue Hospital was being relocated into their jurisdiction.
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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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