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
Prizes of $600 or higher can be collected at any California State Lottery district office or by mail.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
No Missouri court has ever struck down a congressional map for not being compact, said attorney John Gore, who defended the districts on behalf of the Republican Party.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The panel was discussing the Supreme Court ruling Monday that cleared the way for Alabama to redraw its congressional map and create new districts.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Instead, many districts negotiate settlements that allow teachers to resign.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
No Missouri court has ever struck down a congressional map for not being compact, said attorney John Gore, who defended the districts on behalf of the Republican Party.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The panel was discussing the Supreme Court ruling Monday that cleared the way for Alabama to redraw its congressional map and create new districts.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Instead, many districts negotiate settlements that allow teachers to resign.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in Giza along the western bank of the Nile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Andrew Benintendi’s leadoff, solo blast in the sixth that chased Taillon was another fastball on the outer edge of the zone.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The Canadiens scored on their first shot, a one-timer from Arber Xhekaj off an offensive-zone faceoff.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The board also rejected a provisional ballot of a voter who voted in the wrong precinct.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The rising cost of living, combined with limited access to county services, is a major concern across our precinct.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The Patriots broke a 14-14 tie with kills from Hudson McFarlane and the game-winning attack from David Griffin to claim Christian’s first section title in boys volleyball.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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