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as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics

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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings

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Recent Examples of venue Several sources, including Front Office Sports, confirmed that Grand Slam Track had concerns about the venue deal, which is among the reasons for the cancellation. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 According to a press release shared with PEOPLE, the opulent celebration took place at the Knotting Hill Place, a venue in Little Elm, just outside of Dallas. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 June 2025 The duo conceived their upcoming venue with a specific vision: to open a space that blends bar, market and restaurant, while also offering a comfortable and inclusive environment for those who eschew booze. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 11 June 2025 The curfew and closures have impacted several entertainment venues in the section of downtown that includes the Arts District and entertainment hub L.A. Live. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for venue
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Noun
  • His post on the social platform X was the first comment on the attacks by a ranking official.
    Sam Mednick, Christian Science Monitor, 22 June 2025
  • And fellow ride-hailing platform GoTo, based in Indonesia, jumped 13 spots with sales of $1 billion.
    Lionel Lim, Fortune, 22 June 2025
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  • However, when the driver arrived at the location, nobody was there and all calls to Salinas' phone went to voicemail.
    Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
  • As for the location, also inspired by Hunter’s upbringing in the Valley, Oyelowo could also relate: He’s lived in places like Studio City, Sherman Oaks and Tarzana for nearly 20 years.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Hayward, who was in Shanghai this week for China’s annual financial Lujiazui forum, is traveling to Hong Kong later in the week for IPO discussions.
    Lionel Lim, Fortune, 19 June 2025
  • Their ideology isn’t confined to rallies or fringe forums—it’s embedded in policy agendas that echo past efforts to define citizenship narrowly and weaponize government systems to exclude.
    Eric K. Ward, Time, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • The establishment is designed to be a comfortable place to gather.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • Pictures of the site show the stone foundation shockingly close to the road.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
  • That movie also reportedly resulted in mass layoffs at the site, prompting an outcry from the union.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 June 2025

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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