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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
At the same time, intensified federal immigration enforcement actions in Southern California have heightened tensions across school communities, prompting district leaders to reiterate policies aimed at protecting student access to campuses.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
While the Kleberg-Rylie closure was caused by building damage, not budget decisions, the loss of access has heightened concerns about service gaps in communities that rely heavily on library spaces for computer access, printing and after-school support, library board members said.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Winners will serve as island custodians, agreeing to basic stewardship responsibilities while enjoying peace, nature, and nearby local communities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
The team will continue specializing in the region’s most coveted luxury enclaves, including Rancho Santa Fe (Covenant, Fairbanks Ranch, Del Mar Country Club, The Bridges and surrounding gated communities), Del Mar, La Jolla, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Carmel Valley and Poway.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Another designed to escalate the construction of starter homes across the state could transform single-family neighborhoods into hodgepodge communities with a mix of townhomes, duplexes and zero-lot-line housing.
—Susannah Bryan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The act of helping parents with their young was just standard practice, perhaps because communities in this part of the world value hospitality, have strong supportive networks of extended family, and where taking of families and kids is considered a social—not individual—responsibility.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Volunteers in more than 30 other Canadian communities have since duplicated his website in an effort to attract their own American nurses and doctors.
—Brett Kelman, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Who can vote Most Broward communities have their local elections in November.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
While the Kleberg-Rylie closure was caused by building damage, not budget decisions, the loss of access has heightened concerns about service gaps in communities that rely heavily on library spaces for computer access, printing and after-school support, library board members said.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Winners will serve as island custodians, agreeing to basic stewardship responsibilities while enjoying peace, nature, and nearby local communities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
The team will continue specializing in the region’s most coveted luxury enclaves, including Rancho Santa Fe (Covenant, Fairbanks Ranch, Del Mar Country Club, The Bridges and surrounding gated communities), Del Mar, La Jolla, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Carmel Valley and Poway.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Another designed to escalate the construction of starter homes across the state could transform single-family neighborhoods into hodgepodge communities with a mix of townhomes, duplexes and zero-lot-line housing.
—Susannah Bryan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The act of helping parents with their young was just standard practice, perhaps because communities in this part of the world value hospitality, have strong supportive networks of extended family, and where taking of families and kids is considered a social—not individual—responsibility.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Volunteers in more than 30 other Canadian communities have since duplicated his website in an effort to attract their own American nurses and doctors.
—Brett Kelman, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Who can vote Most Broward communities have their local elections in November.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
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If you’re tempted to uproot your current life and spend your days at a higher elevation, the following mountain towns and cities—all recommended by real estate experts—are great choices.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many school districts in Massachusetts have announced closings and delays for Monday in anticipation of a potential blizzard that could bring up to two feet of snow to some cities and towns.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Bullock Texas State History Museum recently devoted a compelling exhibition to the Rosenwald Schools, including those in former Central Texas freedom colonies.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Those copies were then distributed to various assemblies, conventions, and continental troops on July 5, proclaiming the colonies’ independence to the world.—
Brian Rosenzweig,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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Claude initially warned the unknown user of malicious intent during their conversation about the Mexican government, but eventually complied with the attacker’s requests and executed thousands of commands on government computer networks, the researchers said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Carr has wielded long-dormant rules requiring broadcast TV stations to offer equal time to opposing candidates as a means of pressuring networks.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Members from all nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities that make up the Divine Nine attended the event.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Foster, who represents District 4, could also be vulnerable to anti-City Hall sentiment in many San Diego neighborhoods fueled by outcry over parking in Balboa Park, city policies on backyard apartments and other issues.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some neighborhoods, resorts, and social clubs excluded Jewish people.—
Jason Touvi,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Fairbanks, a communications consultant for nonprofits and a political organizer, has created a new campaign – Keep MN Housed – to help struggling families make their rent and avoid eviction.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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For some families, the total cost of diapers in the first year of their child’s life can exceed $1,000.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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That changed a bit on a sunny Saturday in San Francisco, the contest assuming a smidgen of campaign heat — chanting crowds, sign-waving supporters, call-and-response from the audience — as the state party held its annual convention in this bluest of cities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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As Jesus entered the city, crowds greeted him by waiving palm branches, which is where the name Palm Sunday originated from.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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This tool, which is extraordinarily valuable for certain professions, is also a devouring hydra for artists like us.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Dueling social media posts Old Soul posted a statement to its Instagram story and said the professions of the customers were unknown to them.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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