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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 San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce released a comprehensive binational report Wednesday outlining a five-pillar strategy to address the Tijuana River contamination crisis, a problem that has plagued South San Diego County communities for decades.
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The fund — which seeks to foster economic development in traditionally underserved communities — approves grants on a competitive basis and are all but assured to be backed by the State Bond Commission, whose approval also is required.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
This bill would remove the power of local communities to ban video slot and poker machines, a power that dozens of communities across the state are successfully using to protect their residents from predatory gambling.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Expansive mining operations in DR Congo by the world’s largest cobalt production company sparked a health crisis in host communities that included pneumonia and stillbirths, an investigation found.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
This is not an uncommon topic in these virtual communities, which boast tens of thousands of members.
—Heather Grossmann, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
One that came online in May in the unincorporated communities of Bassett and Avocado Heights in the San Gabriel Valley provides solar electricity to about 400 low-income residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The study authors said more work is needed to reevaluate global sea levels as well as the full implications of the risks posed to coastal communities now and in the future.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
This project will help foothill communities in Colfax, Shady Glen, Heather Glen and Weimar.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The fund — which seeks to foster economic development in traditionally underserved communities — approves grants on a competitive basis and are all but assured to be backed by the State Bond Commission, whose approval also is required.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
This bill would remove the power of local communities to ban video slot and poker machines, a power that dozens of communities across the state are successfully using to protect their residents from predatory gambling.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Expansive mining operations in DR Congo by the world’s largest cobalt production company sparked a health crisis in host communities that included pneumonia and stillbirths, an investigation found.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
This is not an uncommon topic in these virtual communities, which boast tens of thousands of members.
—Heather Grossmann, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
One that came online in May in the unincorporated communities of Bassett and Avocado Heights in the San Gabriel Valley provides solar electricity to about 400 low-income residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The study authors said more work is needed to reevaluate global sea levels as well as the full implications of the risks posed to coastal communities now and in the future.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
This project will help foothill communities in Colfax, Shady Glen, Heather Glen and Weimar.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
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There are numerous small towns and mid-sized cities to choose from, but Lauren Newman, a realtor with Carolina One Real Estate, recommends Raleigh.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The cities and towns of the avocado belt, especially Escondido, also have some of the priciest water in San Diego County, a region notorious for its high water costs.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Not only slaves, but Haitians fought on the side of the colonies as part of a French contingent during the Revolutionary War!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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England and the colonies were still using an old calendar with roots dating back to Babylonian times.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Large defense installations, energy grids, transportation networks, and industrial complexes often span vast geographic areas, making constant surveillance difficult.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The awards, founded in 1985 by Central City Productions CEO Don Jackson, celebrate excellence in gospel music and air nationwide on television networks including BET, Bounce TV and the Stellar Network.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The dancers will execute styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and an array of contemporary styles, according to The Hemmens website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Members wear the club's colors, purple and gold, with the pride and allegiance reminiscent of those in Black fraternities and sororities.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Israeli army has issued evacuation orders for many neighborhoods in Beirut as well as southern Lebanon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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The project will relocate entrance and exit ramps to help alleviate congestion from surrounding neighborhoods.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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During Monday’s event, the company presented a $50,000 donation and pledging 500 volunteer hours to Nourish Up, formerly Fishes & Loaves, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity for Charlotte families.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Carie Hallford, 48, faced up to 20 years in prison for taking over $130,000 from families for funeral services, including cremations, and often giving them urns full of concrete mix instead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Officials estimated crowds to near one million visitors for South Boston parade on Sunday.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those who did spend a day in the sun were what appeared to be the average crowds the city sees outside Spring Break.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Grynsztejn is bucking a broader trend across professions, in which those in top positions well into their 60s and 70s have been reluctant to create openings for the next generation to take over.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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These young graduates start out naive about the heartlessness of the corporate world and harbor illusory hopes for success in unforgiving professions.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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