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
Cannon maintained that Galatolo intentionally claimed a $10,000 donation by the district’s foundation on his own personal tax return.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
DeSantis has signaled support for redrawing Florida districts during a spring special session.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Under the draft timeline, McCoy Elementary would become the new home for the district’s Global Welcome Center and Student Enrollment offices.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
And those soldiers will come from Connecticut and the other 49 states and the territories and the district.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
DeSantis has signaled support for redrawing Florida districts during a spring special session.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Under the draft timeline, McCoy Elementary would become the new home for the district’s Global Welcome Center and Student Enrollment offices.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
And those soldiers will come from Connecticut and the other 49 states and the territories and the district.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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His parents recalled playfully hitting him with pool noodles during his progressions, a routine that eventually drew in a growing group of neighborhood kids for daily practices.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The pilot program, if passed, would run for 18 months, and the new zone would be between Market and Folsom streets and South Van Ness Avenue and Third Street.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 24-year-old's death set off weeks of protests, including an 18-day tent encampment around the area's police precinct.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
2 Jan. 2026
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The officers did nightly foot posts near precincts, public housing and the subway system, 72 zones covering 59 communities.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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The victim then fell into the seating section below.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The comment section of the reality TV star's post was flooded with congratulatory messages, while Sutherland has not yet shared the baby announcement on his social media.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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