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as in districts
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 vicinities
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 neighborhoods
The operation, which took place in the city’s favelas — poor neighborhoods long plagued by organized crime — was the deadliest in Rio’s history, the BBC reported.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Protestors discuss plans for new marches Dozens of protesters returned to the streets of at least three neighborhoods in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, where police fired gunshots and tear gas, a Reuters witness said.
—Reuters 10 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Danielle Lawrence, executive director of Mutual Assistance Network, works to ensure the social safety net supports poor and working-class families in Arden Arcade, Del Paso Heights and other North Sacramento neighborhoods.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Since most ISPs only serve specific regions and neighborhoods, start by checking which unlimited-data providers are available at your address.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The Holiday Lights Express takes passengers through neighborhoods glowing with festive decorations, while the Santa Claus Express features an onboard visit from Santa himself, complete with treats for children.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Aldridge said that any development needs to be intentional, match current neighborhoods and ensure that the city has the infrastructure to support it.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Despite Dayton being a hub for mid-century furniture, Molski said he's been to nearly every one of Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Tours range from two to four hours, with highlights including the New York Streets backlot, which has façades depicting a multitude of NYC neighborhoods, and the Prop Warehouse, which showcases recognizable props such as the bench from Forrest Gump and a Star Trek portal.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Protestors discuss plans for new marches Dozens of protesters returned to the streets of at least three neighborhoods in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, where police fired gunshots and tear gas, a Reuters witness said.
—Reuters 10 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Danielle Lawrence, executive director of Mutual Assistance Network, works to ensure the social safety net supports poor and working-class families in Arden Arcade, Del Paso Heights and other North Sacramento neighborhoods.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Since most ISPs only serve specific regions and neighborhoods, start by checking which unlimited-data providers are available at your address.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The Holiday Lights Express takes passengers through neighborhoods glowing with festive decorations, while the Santa Claus Express features an onboard visit from Santa himself, complete with treats for children.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Aldridge said that any development needs to be intentional, match current neighborhoods and ensure that the city has the infrastructure to support it.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Despite Dayton being a hub for mid-century furniture, Molski said he's been to nearly every one of Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Tours range from two to four hours, with highlights including the New York Streets backlot, which has façades depicting a multitude of NYC neighborhoods, and the Prop Warehouse, which showcases recognizable props such as the bench from Forrest Gump and a Star Trek portal.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhoods
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Many districts allow for short-term exceptions—such as for bereavement, family emergencies, or religious observances—but rarely for travel motivated by convenience or cost.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Democrats’ fight to hold on to their razor-thin 51-49 majority in the state House, the party is running candidates in all 100 districts for the first time in recent history.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Jamaican government issued mandatory evacuation orders on Sunday for the most vulnerable coastal communities, according to CNN.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Your homes may have been damaged or destroyed and your communities and towns no longer look the same.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Leonowicz wonders about dispensaries in border towns that are heavily dependent on marijuana consumers from other states coming to Michigan to buy cannabis, such as New Buffalo in southwest Michigan and Monroe, near the Ohio border.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Al-Rasheed has also been a leader in urban development across Saudi Arabia and represents Saudi Arabia as a lead on Urban 20, which brings together mayors from major cities in G20 countries.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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While driving activists between cities, Liuzzo was killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan after the march.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The number of people evacuated from Cauto Embarcadero, Melones, Cayama and other villages was expected to rise up to 7,500, Alonso said.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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From Jamu and Javanese villages to family dynamics.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Neighborhoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhoods. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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