Definition of districtnext
as in neighborhood
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district

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Recent Examples of district The district, a mostly blue-collar corridor from Atlanta's suburbs north to the Tennessee border, vaulted into the national spotlight after Greene swept to victory in 2020. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Mar. 2026 The board vote was 4 to 3 in favor of denial — in line with the recommendation from district staff, but a disappointment to well more than 100 Green Dot backers who cheered on speakers in support of the school. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026 The new space is set to focus on immersive experiences for students and professional development for teachers, according to the district. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 The Mission hired caseworkers in both districts to take referrals from school staff for families who are in crisis but haven't been evicted yet. Libby Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for district
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Noun
  • The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Because Saddam Hussein lived in a tough neighborhood.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The best way to attain them during this conjunction of Venus and Saturn in your financial zone would be to set careful guardrails around your spending.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Lawn and Plant Choices for Wet Areas Environmental and soil conditions vary throughout hardiness zones, and certain turfgrasses grow better in some locations than others.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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  • LatinoJustice represents SeanPaul Reyes, who was arrested for recording in the public lobby of an NYPD precinct in April 2023.
    Andrew Case, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Voting was extended in Dallas County and Williamson County, outside Austin, after voters reported being turned away and directed to different voting precincts because of new primary rules.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
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  • That section of town received evacuation alerts hours after flames threatened the area, and much later than wealthier, whiter areas of the unincorporated town.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Markings on the tail section identified the aircraft as belonging to the 940th Air Refueling Wing at Beale, home to the Air Force Reserve Command unit.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026

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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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