as in stadiums
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators
the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour
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Recent Examples of coliseums
On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coliseums
stadiums
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Officials are looking for partners to help build World Cup stadiums, rather than handing millions to sports stars.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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And to rally up the excitement, soccer megastars Norway’s Erling Haaland and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior are partnering with the program to reveal exclusive ticket access, as well as the chance to spend the night inside one of the stadiums before the big game.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Coliseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseums. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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