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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
With support from the ADG Community Journalism Project, LEARNS reporter Josh Snyder covers the impact of the law on the K-12 education system across the state, and its effect on teachers, students, parents and communities.
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Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
With better smoke tracking, communities and agencies could respond faster to wildfire threats and reduce health impacts from airborne particles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Spectrum supplies cable internet to many Idaho communities.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Surveillance reports and early warning systems have been curtailed, while health promotion and advocacy for communities disproportionately affected by inequity are being censored.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
These leaders are the future of our communities in both the corporate and nonprofit realms.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What followed was inspiring remarks for members of marginalized communities.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
During those days, the country’s intellectual and scientific communities were largely based on the East Coast while California remained the Wild West as far as some were concerned.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
With better smoke tracking, communities and agencies could respond faster to wildfire threats and reduce health impacts from airborne particles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Spectrum supplies cable internet to many Idaho communities.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Surveillance reports and early warning systems have been curtailed, while health promotion and advocacy for communities disproportionately affected by inequity are being censored.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
These leaders are the future of our communities in both the corporate and nonprofit realms.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What followed was inspiring remarks for members of marginalized communities.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
During those days, the country’s intellectual and scientific communities were largely based on the East Coast while California remained the Wild West as far as some were concerned.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
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From urban hubs like Boise to smaller towns and rural communities, residents can choose from a variety of providers and connection types.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rural towns, college communities, and even cities that have struggled with population loss have used MakeMyMove to tip the scale.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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This means the seasonal blooms of insects like caterpillars – which offspring rely on at nesting colonies – have been and gone by the time the birds arrive.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Water safaris Ribsafari in Vestmannaeyjar offers tours of the puffin colonies on Elliðaey and Bjarnaey, where visitors can observe the impressive seabirds in their natural habitat.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While recent reports are textbook exposés of the realities of modern warfare, the recruitment networks’ international facade makes protecting foreign fighters all the more difficult.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The firm includes attorneys who have been interviewed on news networks, spoken at conventions, and even been elected to boards of directors or executive roles at prestigious legal organizations.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Organizers had OK’d this, along with the participation of community groups including sororities and fraternities, Osbern previously said.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The University of Georgia has paused pledging for one of its fraternities amid an investigation into alleged hazing off-campus.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Officials planned the trail to work as an alternative for commuters from those neighborhoods who wanted to ride their bikes downtown.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Entire neighborhoods disappeared underwater, leaving residents cut off and isolated.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the end of the finale episode, it was revealed that the pair have met each other's families and Alexe still plans on moving to Chicago to live with Andrew.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That training is partly why MPS families were recently notified of a change to the school district’s calendar.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Entire crowds gunned down at distribution points.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the Lower West Side of Chicago, music blared and green, white and red flags fluttered down the streets of the predominantly Latino Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday as crowds gathered for the start of Mexican Independence Day celebrations.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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And among the professions most impacted by generative AI, sales representatives rank fourth and customer service agents rank sixth.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Skilled trades professions such as computer numerical control machinists, are also considered safe, as are drone operators and first responders, which are jobs that involve complex problem-solving in unpredictable physical environments and that require manual dexterity, Sebasco said.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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