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
During his time at the helm of DTG, Schumacher also won over an insular Broadway community that was initially skeptical of a corporate studio’s incursion into the theater district.
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The Peacock Theater, with a seating capacity of 7,100, is located within L.A. Live, a 4 million-square foot downtown Los Angeles sports and entertainment district adjacent to Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Only 127 of Indiana's 351 public school districts — or 36% — submitted mandatory injury data for the statewide report.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
New lines would give him more of Democratic-friendly Sacramento, creating a district that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris would have won by 10 points.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The Peacock Theater, with a seating capacity of 7,100, is located within L.A. Live, a 4 million-square foot downtown Los Angeles sports and entertainment district adjacent to Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Only 127 of Indiana's 351 public school districts — or 36% — submitted mandatory injury data for the statewide report.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
New lines would give him more of Democratic-friendly Sacramento, creating a district that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris would have won by 10 points.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
Noun
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Ignatius shared stories of families who used savings from fee waivers to pay off credit card debt, move into safer neighborhoods, and improve their children’s futures.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some residents lamented the change that continues to rattle the historic Denver neighborhood, one that has already experienced generations of displacement.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The female officer fought off the knife-wielding man, who then ran out through the back of the precinct.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Howey, who will be a series regular in season 2, plays Nick Wagner, the precinct's new captain.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Linebacker Christian Rozeboom was able to chase Etienne down the field, but that run essentially put the Jaguars in the red zone after one play in the series.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rip currents are the deadliest of surf-zone dangers, making up the majority of deaths among beach swimmers every year, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The underrated sale section is a hub for seriously steep discounts—up to 63% off—on garden decor, lights, and tools to help give your yard a little TLC this fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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