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as in district
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
are you familiar with the city's Latino neighborhood?
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as in backyard
an adjoining region or space
we were somewhere in the neighborhood of the Capitol because we could see the dome
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Recent Examples of neighborhood
The Washington Examiner spoke with several homeless individuals living in D.C.’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood about the administration’s plans to crack down on D.C. homeless encampments.
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2025
The three men are accused of carrying out a brazen robbery of a Brink’s armored car on June 21 in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Council members emphasize community accountability and the need for residents to actively participate in creating safer neighborhoods.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
In April, Rams owner Stan Kroenke announced plans for a 52-acre neighborhood development in Woodland Hills, Calif., that will include the permanent headquarters of the Rams and a new mixed-use development.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2025
The three men are accused of carrying out a brazen robbery of a Brink’s armored car on June 21 in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Council members emphasize community accountability and the need for residents to actively participate in creating safer neighborhoods.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
In April, Rams owner Stan Kroenke announced plans for a 52-acre neighborhood development in Woodland Hills, Calif., that will include the permanent headquarters of the Rams and a new mixed-use development.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
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The actor also shared details about his time on set, explaining that being in the pop star's vicinity gave him instant cool points.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The footage was shot in the alley behind the Savoy Hotel in London, and according to Pennebaker (who died in 2019), some of the handwritten lyrics were supplied by Joan Baez and Donovan, who were both in Dylan’s vicinity (and crosshairs) at the time.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the girl's mother contacted several officials at the school and district and received pushback.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Mastering the easy things is a game-changer, especially in one of the tougher districts in Texas.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Aug. 2025
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Like, to him, his world was just however many miles within the radius of his town. ...—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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The district has operated there for nearly a century after moving from a more flood-prone area of town in 1926.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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Where does poison ivy grow in Michigan? Both eastern and western species of poison ivy grow in habitats from sand dunes to backyard gardens, according to The Michigan Nature Guy's Blog.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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May 13: Chandler Police file search warrant applications for surveillance video from two outdoor cameras in the backyard of the Kiser's home.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Simon wrote the track for the Meryl Streep/Jack Nicholson film Heartburn, which arrived in 1986, and Morissette interestingly chose to rework the tune for another movie.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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As for & Juliet’s continued appeal, Webb praises its inclusivity, along with its infectious tunes.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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This was a film that set out to show the power of healing, the resilience of community, and above all the strength of the Ukrainian spirit in the face of such traumatic times.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Holloway stars as John Matherson, a college professor and former military officer charged with protecting his community after a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse attack cripples the nation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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Kentucky's General Assembly passed a law in 1984 that allowed cities, counties and urban-county governments to enact a balanced landlord-tenant act known as URLTA.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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In a press release, Playboy officials said the move reflects the company's commitment to aligning with one of the nation's most dynamic, culturally relevant and business-friendly cities — Miami Beach.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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The flood washed away a community kitchen and a security post set up in the village, a pit stop along the pilgrimage route to the Machail Mata temple, said one of the officials, who declined to be named because he was not authorised to speak to the media about the incident.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Authorities ordered residents of a town of about 7,700 people near Patras to evacuate on Tuesday and issued new alerts on Wednesday, advising residents of two nearby villages to leave.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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