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as in towns
the people living in a particular area
the whole community rallied to the aid of the family who had lost its home
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as in networks
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a large community of retired people in the coastal town
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as in fraternities
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of the medical community
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Recent Examples of communities
The initiative, called New York Kicks, is geared towards building fields in disadvantaged communities.
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Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Those recipes helped create a loyal following, especially among Orange County’s Mexican, Mexican American and Latino communities.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The Associated Press estimated 46% of the district — which under newly redrawn lines includes West Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Citrus Heights and other communities north and east of Sacramento — had been counted just before midnight.
—Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The competition counts toward a team’s regular-season record and is a chance for teams to invest in their local communities.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Deputy Attorney General Marissa Roy, 34, positioned herself as a progressive challenger focused on tenant protections, workers’ rights, consumer protection and protecting immigrant communities.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The dynamic is particularly pronounced in rural communities.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Many would be in communities that had been fundamentally altered — now missing parents, friends, even entire families.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Those recipes helped create a loyal following, especially among Orange County’s Mexican, Mexican American and Latino communities.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The Associated Press estimated 46% of the district — which under newly redrawn lines includes West Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Citrus Heights and other communities north and east of Sacramento — had been counted just before midnight.
—Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The competition counts toward a team’s regular-season record and is a chance for teams to invest in their local communities.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Deputy Attorney General Marissa Roy, 34, positioned herself as a progressive challenger focused on tenant protections, workers’ rights, consumer protection and protecting immigrant communities.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The dynamic is particularly pronounced in rural communities.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Many would be in communities that had been fundamentally altered — now missing parents, friends, even entire families.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
Noun
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On one side were Carson’s years growing up in provincial Columbus, Georgia, and the succession of Southern towns to which her husband’s job had called them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The deadline for town clerks to submit certified signatures is June 2, giving individual towns less than a month to collect and certify any new signatures sent in by Brensley’s or other affected campaigns and access the ballot.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The next newspaper would not be printed in the colonies for 14 long years.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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In fact, in the North Sea, scientists have already documented fluctuations in porpoise strandings and the establishment of new seal colonies along the coast.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Most existing and proposed projects are clustered around major metropolitan areas where fiber-optic networks, power infrastructure and workforce needs can be met.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Some time after the group formed, Mellencamp signed on as the band’s second singer and performed with them at school dances, sock hops, fraternities, and battle of the bands competitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Numerous other fraternities and a handful of sororities have received probation and warnings for hazing in the period from 2018 through the spring 2025 semester.—
Matthew Kelly
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those in search of connecting with local culture and exploring new neighborhoods might find more adventure at some other Caribbean islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In San Francisco, patrons and politicians courting big-budget opera, dance, and theater productions were pushed by protests to designate funds for cultural centers in the Mission and other neighborhoods.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Special occasions celebrators, romantic weekenders, limelight-shunning VIPs, and families who want to be by the water can all be found lounging around the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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My heart breaks for the families of these young people.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Noun
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The beaches are then evaluated on criteria like uniqueness, remoteness, wildlife, calm waters, crowds, and the overall likelihood of idyllic conditions.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Many of the Acts the Department administers have sunset provisions, which provide opportunities for the Department to work closely with our licensed professions and industries to make technical changes and language modernizations.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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On top of that, hiring demand has slowed in professions that typically attract advanced-degree holders, such as tech and finance.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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