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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
The markets feature arena partners eager to work with the league on availability to ensure there are open dates to fit in games into the facility’s schedules.
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John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Since mid-March, construction has been underway in the arena, which can hold around 16,000 people.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Bowles loves watching people exit the arena with their empty Twigs.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
City officials and Roos brass stood on the front steps of the arena on Tuesday afternoon to announce the agreement.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
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John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Since mid-March, construction has been underway in the arena, which can hold around 16,000 people.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Bowles loves watching people exit the arena with their empty Twigs.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
City officials and Roos brass stood on the front steps of the arena on Tuesday afternoon to announce the agreement.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
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With its curved ceiling, the 120-seat auditorium serves not just as a film and laser show venue but also as a planetarium.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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The package is to include $40 million in general obligation bond funding to modernize the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium, a 5,800-seat auditorium built in 1932.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Free music is everywhere this summer, from museums and amphitheaters to Denver International Airport.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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All face-value proceeds will be donated to Steps of Faith, the amphitheater said.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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That’s not a question that most of us who work outside the realm of entertainment are used to hearing.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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On the unscripted ledger, Peacock is entering the vertical video realm with a pair of shows featuring Bravo talent (or their offspring).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Alex Smalley leads the field at the 2026 PGA Championship through three rounds of play, with a score of -6.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Also, without names, the people are on a level playing field with the snowflakes, who are the man’s new friends, and, without names, the doctors can be known solely by their specialties.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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So, even these magical elements that are not realistic are informed by the research.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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In the United Kingdom, according to Andrew Crisell, talk and music radio brings together the two typical elements of radio content in a mix of information, culture, and entertainment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Johnson has always been good at holding Wembanyama accountable in the public domain.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In other competitive domains — such as with China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and in cybersecurity negotiations between Beijing and the Obama administration — agreements were ultimately reached that Washington believes in hindsight disadvantaged American companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Of course, none of this would be possible if the DOJ and Blanche happened to remember the department’s own function as the ostensible guardian of the rule of law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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This role gives him the opportunity to explore different departments before eventually committing to a specialty.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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