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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
Despite reportedly getting married at Madison Square Garden, aka the world’s most famous arena, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are still keeping wedding details a total mystery—even from their guests.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
The New York Times reported on June 24 that Swift had rented the iconic arena for a multi-day event, citing sources familiar with preparations.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The ruling was a setback for gun control advocates that had argued the measures were necessary for public safety in places like shopping malls, bars, restaurants, theaters, farms, arenas and private beaches.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The development will also restore September Ranch, the only public equestrian center in Monterey County, with indoor and outdoor arenas, boarding facilities, and more than 12 miles of riding trails.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
The New York Times reported on June 24 that Swift had rented the iconic arena for a multi-day event, citing sources familiar with preparations.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The ruling was a setback for gun control advocates that had argued the measures were necessary for public safety in places like shopping malls, bars, restaurants, theaters, farms, arenas and private beaches.
—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The development will also restore September Ranch, the only public equestrian center in Monterey County, with indoor and outdoor arenas, boarding facilities, and more than 12 miles of riding trails.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for arena
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
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Soccer fans packed the auditorium’s standing-room-only floor and filled its rows of seats.
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Instead of taking their seats in the historic auditorium, they are directed onto the stage, where 122 seats are configured for a playing area in the round.
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
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Arenas and amphitheaters in Seattle, Vancouver, Grand Rapids, and other cities will host the extended co-headlining run, which had seemingly wrapped in London and Manchester this past weekend.
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Zimmerman had been scheduled to perform at the amphitheater at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque but canceled his concert at the last minute.
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What if Baahubali dies and has to go through the 14 realms of the afterlife in Indian mythology?
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He’s transported to a realm of Tolkienesque fantasy, deposited somewhere between the Stony Waste and the Frozen Sea.
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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
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The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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Makeup artist Jennifer Powell provided Minetree’s look with serene elements for a youthful glow.
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The first, Victus Nox, was launched by Firefly Aerospace in September 2023, and was focused on space domain awareness capabilities.
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Both varieties are now in the public domain and can be grown and sold by anyone.
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The department has also opened Title IX investigations in North Carolina and Michigan and issued warning letters to school districts in Colorado and Kansas.
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According to the bill, the state would have to produce an annual average salary report for the 20 local departments that Cal Fire is stacked against and make sure state firefighter pay is within 15% of that average.
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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