as in regional
relating to a city, town, or country or to the people who live there
Serving on a jury is our civic duty. A meeting of civic leaders that intends to promote economic cooperation in the region.
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Recent Examples of civic
In the short term, the planning grants will create new platforms for civic engagement, technical exploration, and coalition-building.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The Sustaining Our Democracy Act would dedicate federal funding to support state elections and aim to increase civic engagement in underserved communities.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Though civic leaders tend to appreciate the e-scooters’ eco-friendly convenience, a few cities and two states – Pennsylvania and Delaware – have effectively banned them from public roads.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The program, a partnership between De Anza College and local civic organizations, is currently in the design phase.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The Sustaining Our Democracy Act would dedicate federal funding to support state elections and aim to increase civic engagement in underserved communities.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Though civic leaders tend to appreciate the e-scooters’ eco-friendly convenience, a few cities and two states – Pennsylvania and Delaware – have effectively banned them from public roads.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The program, a partnership between De Anza College and local civic organizations, is currently in the design phase.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civic
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The project represents an ambitious three-way partnership between South Korea’s Film Line, Vietnam’s BHD, and regional powerhouse WebTVAsia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Iran frames its warnings as a measure to deter future attacks, the U.S. and its allies view Iran's intensifying rhetoric as likely to heighten regional tensions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The big picture By securing ports of entry, experts say, CBP elevates national security and economic prosperity.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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For the second straight year, Miami Dade College’s men’s soccer team is opening its season against the reigning junior-college national champion.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Aluminium capsules were a selling point for freshness, but an ongoing challenge for municipal recycling systems.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Fans of Boston’s two municipal golf courses received good news Tuesday.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, 11 Republican states have applied to the federal government for waivers to prohibit soda or candy from the food benefits program for low-income Americans, SNAP.—
Cheyenne Haslett,
ABC News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Since Trump took office in January, Palantir has received more than $113 million in federal spending for work across the federal government, according to the Times.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The search for Top involved over 50 personnel, including local police units and partner agencies, and employed ATVs, drones, and helicopter support, police said in an update on July 31.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The man reportedly has legal status in France and was known to police, according to local reports.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The documentation to defend against civil claims for damages following IT failures is of similar relevance.—
Dennis-Kenji Kipker,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Republicans have threatened missing Democrats with civil arrest.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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