1
as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
watched the hockey game in the new sports arena
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
has a lot of influence in the local business arena
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Recent Examples of arena
But for a pivotal game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, spontaneous outdoor gatherings won’t be allowed in front of the team’s famed arena.
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ABC News, 10 June 2026
The question is whether a program that is 31-37 over the last two seasons and has reached the NCAA Tournament only twice in the last decade has enough allure to fill the 14,500-seat arena.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
No Heat games, but there are Shakira concerts at the Kaseya’s arena on July 1-2, as well as A$AP Rocky on June 15.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
But no brands that appealed to women exclusively had a presence at the arena.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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ABC News, 10 June 2026
The question is whether a program that is 31-37 over the last two seasons and has reached the NCAA Tournament only twice in the last decade has enough allure to fill the 14,500-seat arena.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
No Heat games, but there are Shakira concerts at the Kaseya’s arena on July 1-2, as well as A$AP Rocky on June 15.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
But no brands that appealed to women exclusively had a presence at the arena.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
Noun
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Poland pulled in $400K with Imax repping 12% from eight auditoriums.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The vote comes as communities around the country debate how to handle increasingly large data centers creeping into populated areas.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Homeowners are also encouraged to seal openings and potential nesting areas around their properties.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Sugarloaf Mountain and the surrounding coastline create a natural amphitheater around the city.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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At the Irvine Bowl, the lawsuit argues, wheelchair-accessible spaces are clustered in only three areas of the steep hillside amphitheater, with one cluster completely segregated from the rest of the seating.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Part of the success of the Dunwoody clinic stems from its presence on social media, where its co-founder extols therapies and treatments outside the realm of mainstream medicine.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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In that realm of B-list projects, Drew Sidora is a professional.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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At every World Cup game, children between the ages of 6 and 10 will escort players onto the field before kickoff.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In 2013, off-the-field issues began to affect his on-field availability.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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This exposure has helped forge a distinct cultural identity that prioritizes the integration of human infrastructure with elements of the wilderness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The event also featured traditional performance elements, including a vibrant dancer, as city officials and community members marked the beginning of the project.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The successful test not only demonstrates the maturity of the MICA NG program but also highlights France’s commitment to maintaining technological superiority in the rapidly evolving domain of aerial warfare.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The theater is Mother’s domain!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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The department would eventually sue the medical school if such a resolution is not found.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put the measure on the ballot, with an allocation plan that will move revenue primarily to nonprofit health care providers and county health departments and hospitals, but also to Planned Parenthood and city health care departments in Pasadena and Long Beach.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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