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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
Organizations that adopt this mindset at scale in the coming years will be the true winners—in the marketplace, within their communities, and even on the battlefield.
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Phil Gilbert, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has highlighted Indigenous communities as key players in this year’s COP30 negotiations.
—CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
New Delhi, for instance, imposed a blockade from late 2015 to early 2016 to punish Kathmandu for a constitutional change that affected Indian communities on the Nepali side of the border.
—Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches for communities along US Highway 395.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
She is comforted by the Louisiana Marine Moms and the Gold Star Mothers communities, as well as the Marine Corps League and the unit Marines who remember Justin.
—Alexandra Rockey Fleming, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Lake effect snow blankets the region Lake effect snow was still falling on Veterans Day morning in the Great Lakes region, where some communities already had a foot of snow or more.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Equity in Entertainment Award recognizes individuals who amplify the voices of underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
As New Yorkers showed today, Americans – especially young people and communities of color – are demanding leaders with vision who stand with the oppressed, not the powerful; who build peace and prosperity instead of profit from war and division.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Phil Gilbert, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has highlighted Indigenous communities as key players in this year’s COP30 negotiations.
—CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
New Delhi, for instance, imposed a blockade from late 2015 to early 2016 to punish Kathmandu for a constitutional change that affected Indian communities on the Nepali side of the border.
—Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches for communities along US Highway 395.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
She is comforted by the Louisiana Marine Moms and the Gold Star Mothers communities, as well as the Marine Corps League and the unit Marines who remember Justin.
—Alexandra Rockey Fleming, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Lake effect snow blankets the region Lake effect snow was still falling on Veterans Day morning in the Great Lakes region, where some communities already had a foot of snow or more.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Equity in Entertainment Award recognizes individuals who amplify the voices of underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
As New Yorkers showed today, Americans – especially young people and communities of color – are demanding leaders with vision who stand with the oppressed, not the powerful; who build peace and prosperity instead of profit from war and division.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
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But that election didn’t include towns or school board.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unlike most towns Upstate, Saratoga Springs has an extensive network of bus routes via the Capital District Transportation Authority, that can get you all around town.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beyond tools and workflow organization, FinBursa’s marketplace is designed to enable professionals to expand their networks organically.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Linking quantum computers to create powerful, high-speed quantum networks involves entangling atoms through a fiber cable.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Before the game, a pair of fraternities flew anti-Napier banners in front of their houses.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Banners wave from fraternities in Gainesville requesting Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, and Franklin could be another option.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Best cities and neighborhoods in Greater Cincinnati, NKY Over-the-Rhine.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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But optimism will only resonate if paired with empathy for those who worry that New York’s identity—from its Jewish neighborhoods to its entrepreneurial core—might be changing too fast or without them.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The 15 families who are suing the Christian girls’ summer camp lost daughters who were campers and counselors, including several from the Dallas area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Some families had to go without benefits for several days this month, Haynes said, and many federal workers in the Sacramento region are going unpaid in a season when the demand for food assistance always soars.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As the confrontation escalated, agents deployed a flash-bang device while crowds threw bricks and paint cans from rooftops.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Zion National Park is stunning and peaceful in winter, with fewer crowds and rare access to scenic drives by personal vehicle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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IMDb has taken steps to highlight a broader range of professions in Hollywood.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Farmers, dentists, real estate agents, and chiropractors are among the professions most represented among enrollees.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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