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
While this appears to be the first Southeast Michigan school district to have publicly shifted plans, the Associated Press reported Friday on the concerns some districts in Texas and elsewhere have raised about Lifetouch.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
In his stead, the Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Amador county Republican central committees all endorsed challenger Jim Shoemaker to represent the state’s ninth district in 2026.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
However, amid the post-pandemic population boom, Nampa and Meridian both hit that threshold and now hold their elections by district.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
Known for its many waterfalls, hiking trails, and charming main street and commercial district, Hilo offers the best of Hawaii without the crowds.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
In his stead, the Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Amador county Republican central committees all endorsed challenger Jim Shoemaker to represent the state’s ninth district in 2026.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
However, amid the post-pandemic population boom, Nampa and Meridian both hit that threshold and now hold their elections by district.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
Known for its many waterfalls, hiking trails, and charming main street and commercial district, Hilo offers the best of Hawaii without the crowds.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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Robert and James Paschal passed away in 1997 and 2008, respectively, but their descendants continue to operate the restaurant, which reopened in a more modern Castleberry Hill neighborhood location in 2022.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many of the pieces Zellweger wore in the film were thrifted from charity and consignment stores, such as Mary’s Living and Giving in Hampstead, the north London neighborhood where her character lives.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Athletes just flood the zone and the party begins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Crest Canyon Crest Canyon, known as District X1A, is in the construction phase, which is divided into three work zones that run through September.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Because the crash happened not far from one of the department’s precincts, officers on routine patrol were able to get to the scene almost immediately, Chatham County police said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tarrant County’s explosive growth means some precincts have significantly more residents than others, requiring boundary adjustments that will affect representation and resource allocation.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Right now, all of the rooms and suites currently open are set within the north side of property, the larger section that also houses the main pool, lobby, restaurant, and gym.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Joey Abrams curated the deals section of today’s newsletter.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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