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
Residents, civic leaders and advocacy groups can shape how this technology develops by speaking up about clear rules, fair data use and transparency.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In 14 of 82 counties, a civic group reported, none were registered.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The parade features bands, floats, ceremonial vehicles and marching units from veterans groups, businesses and community service and civic groups with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria as lead grand marshal.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Under de Blasio, the mansion became a space that blended residential, artistic, and civic functions, including exhibitions exploring social change, while maintaining the mansion’s long-standing public and political significance.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In 14 of 82 counties, a civic group reported, none were registered.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The parade features bands, floats, ceremonial vehicles and marching units from veterans groups, businesses and community service and civic groups with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria as lead grand marshal.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Under de Blasio, the mansion became a space that blended residential, artistic, and civic functions, including exhibitions exploring social change, while maintaining the mansion’s long-standing public and political significance.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civic
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Teams that may have some postseason games to play are certainly showing themselves as playoff scenarios take shape in KC-area and regional college football.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The concept is expanding into practice in the state as a solution to regional food distribution challenges.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Formal inquiries began after complaints that personal information shared only in private realms was routinely exposed on the front pages of national newspapers, causing distress and compromising the safety of those targeted.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Benjamin’s touchdown completed an 18-point comeback and gave the Seminoles a 34-31 victory and the program’s third national title.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And then there is no ongoing water use reporting requirement once a data center is connected to a municipal supply − less than a third of data centers now are tracking it.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The policy change affecting Ocean Beach was characterized by city officials as amending the municipal code to simply clarify what was already allowed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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One even moved up his flight before federal agents arrested him at an airport in Newark, New Jersey, according to court documents.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Privacy and civil liberties advocates also warn these surveillance tools represent a grave threat and say there is not a sufficient regulatory framework in place or oversight to ensure federal agents are using new technologies in a way that protects privacy and constitutional rights.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Even as federal funding resumes, local colleges, businesses and nonprofits are joining county agencies in maintaining relief efforts for as long as Sacramento-area residents need them.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati Storytelling Festival Hear favorite tales from national and local professional storytellers from a variety of backgrounds.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The decision carried no criminal nor civil liability.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The outcome could potentially have lasting ramifications for civil-military relations and the boundaries of presidential power under the Constitution, particularly during protest movements and domestic emergencies.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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