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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
Norms that are taken for granted in the NBA—including but not limited to playing in sizable arenas, getting decent locker rooms (or even simply getting a locker)—had been a toss-up in the WNBA over the years, varying from team to team.
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Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
The movie was shot at two arenas during Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, one in Manchester, England, and the other in Phoenix, Arizona, and the layout of the concert is stunning.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 May 2026
The arenas are growing significantly faster than other sectors and deliver higher returns.
—Kevin Russell, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The two teams’ arenas are separated by less than 200 miles, from the edge of the Detroit River to the shore of Lake Erie.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Finally, whistleblowers have filed reports about governments using AI tools for real-time decision-making in both military and civilian arenas.
—Ahmed Hamza, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Her book tour sold out about thirty arenas, including Chicago’s United Center, where fourteen thousand people paid to see her in conversation with Winfrey.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
These cities are so close in proximity that opposing fans may try to infiltrate one another’s arenas.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Clark’s 2024 entry into the WNBA catalyzed record-breaking viewership, sold-out arenas and financial growth for the league.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
The movie was shot at two arenas during Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, one in Manchester, England, and the other in Phoenix, Arizona, and the layout of the concert is stunning.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 May 2026
The arenas are growing significantly faster than other sectors and deliver higher returns.
—Kevin Russell, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The two teams’ arenas are separated by less than 200 miles, from the edge of the Detroit River to the shore of Lake Erie.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Finally, whistleblowers have filed reports about governments using AI tools for real-time decision-making in both military and civilian arenas.
—Ahmed Hamza, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Her book tour sold out about thirty arenas, including Chicago’s United Center, where fourteen thousand people paid to see her in conversation with Winfrey.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
These cities are so close in proximity that opposing fans may try to infiltrate one another’s arenas.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Clark’s 2024 entry into the WNBA catalyzed record-breaking viewership, sold-out arenas and financial growth for the league.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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People such as López often act as unwanted eyes and ears in resource-rich areas of Latin America, the most deadly region in the world for environmentalists, according to the nongovernmental organization Global Witness.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Wharton’s ability to punch the ball into attacking areas from deep is the skill that sets him apart.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 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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With a new album and an upcoming summer tour of mostly suburban amphitheaters, Duff, 38, is about to have a monster summer.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the first Mortal Kombat film, Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han) seeks to eliminate Earth's champions ahead of the ultimate tournament between realms.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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There was some interesting stuff in my mom’s boyfriend’s closet, but no gateways to other realms.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 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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Similar gaps appear across other medical tasks and domains.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Some police departments have begun scouring social media for teen takeover plans and are treating these events more like civil unrest.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Health departments from Arizona, Georgia and Texas said the former passengers have not shown symptoms.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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In the blueberry capital of Georgia, where flat coastal plains stretch out on either side of the road, there’s a good chance travelers will drive past fields of bushy blueberry crops growing in long, monotonous rows.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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This small village on the Côte d’Azur, in France, is scented with fields of jasmine, rose, and lavender.—
Kelley Manley,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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These small spheres work by releasing a pesticide into the air, typically either naphthalene or 1,4-dichlorobenzene.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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This image above shows blue spheres representing relative amounts of Earth’s water in comparison to the size of the Earth.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arenas. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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