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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On March 23, MLB announced a partnership with competitive eating star Joey Chestnut to bring the viral challenge to six stadiums during the 2026 season.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s due in part to venue costs for stadiums and practice facilities, and rising player costs.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Coliseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseums. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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