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as in auditoriums
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
watched the hockey game in the new sports arena
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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
has a lot of influence in the local business arena
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Recent Examples of arenas
Visuals The arenas and animations are stunning.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Ancient arenas typically had a gladiator-training facility nearby, so that combatants could march in procession to the arena.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
The Knicks have changed, too, cycling through coaches, owners, arenas and generations of players – but never losing hope for a third championship.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
In this role, Wright will lead venue operations for the company’s portfolio of North American arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Every extra game means another night of sold out arenas, another wave of advertising revenue for ABC and ESPN, and another windfall of merchandise, concessions, sponsorships and premium ticket sales for the Knicks and Spurs.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
The clashes are numerous and hard to ignore, with a TV-ready temporary live sports stage steps away from the back doorstep of the White House, looking like any other UFC octagon might when the promotion takes its traveling shows to arenas around the world.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Instead, the city is drawing on its extensive network of professional sports arenas, university facilities, and entertainment complexes.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The Eternal Sunshine Tour fans out in North American arenas through August before a 10-night stand at London’s O2 Arena late in the month.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Ancient arenas typically had a gladiator-training facility nearby, so that combatants could march in procession to the arena.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
The Knicks have changed, too, cycling through coaches, owners, arenas and generations of players – but never losing hope for a third championship.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
In this role, Wright will lead venue operations for the company’s portfolio of North American arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Every extra game means another night of sold out arenas, another wave of advertising revenue for ABC and ESPN, and another windfall of merchandise, concessions, sponsorships and premium ticket sales for the Knicks and Spurs.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
The clashes are numerous and hard to ignore, with a TV-ready temporary live sports stage steps away from the back doorstep of the White House, looking like any other UFC octagon might when the promotion takes its traveling shows to arenas around the world.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Instead, the city is drawing on its extensive network of professional sports arenas, university facilities, and entertainment complexes.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The Eternal Sunshine Tour fans out in North American arenas through August before a 10-night stand at London’s O2 Arena late in the month.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arenas
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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
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The property is within hiking distance of Hervadalir, one of the country’s largest geothermal areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Red Rocks remains the industry’s gold standard for outdoor amphitheaters.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
13 June 2026
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After studying at the University of Arkansas, Ben built a career on his own terms, going from playing college shows to selling out amphitheaters, performing at venues like the Kennedy Center, and releasing chart-topping albums like Brand New, Magic and The Joy of Music.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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In the fall the realms of American football and basketball meet as the Colts and the Pacers respectively kick off and tip off their seasons.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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While Copilot has blanket permission to send requests to Microsoft domains, guardrails restrict requests to untrusted sites.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, IonQ, Quantinuum, QCI, and others have demonstrated quantum advantage in certain problem domains beyond theory.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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State workers from six departments were bestowed with California’s highest honor for public employees who have performed daring rescues in extreme conditions, including floods, wildfires and active shooter incidents.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The acquisition is a trust pitch aimed straight at cautious IT departments, and the timing is no accident.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Blue skies extended to the horizon, and a small colony of tents, camper vans and motorhomes sprawled out across the lush alfalfa fields.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The fixtures have generated significant debate in Ireland in both the sporting and political spheres due to the Israel-Gaza conflict.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Sarah Rothschild, the film is also produced by Elizabeth Cantillon and is one in a series of splashy projects hitting Prime Video in 2026, specifically in the summer and overlapping in the romance and book adaptation spheres.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Arenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arenas. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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