Thesaurus results for DISTRICT

district

noun

ˈdi-(ˌ)strikt

Definition of district

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 This swing district, Washington’s 3rd, is home to a tight congressional race that will help determine the balance of power in the House. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 These numbers aren’t far off from enrollment figures reported on the first day of school this year, but unlike the day 1 data they are sent to the state and carry much greater weight for the district’s future. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 But locals rely on that area for much more than golfing — and worry the district could lose an invaluable recreational oasis. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 Google also sends the site’s waste heat to local homes and businesses, and estimates that heat recovery will cover up to 80% of Hamina’s district heating network’s annual demand. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for district

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Noun

Hebron municipal officials said families had been displaced from nearly 500 apartments in Deir Bahha and surrounding neighborhoods.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The airport’s parking lot was full, and people were parking across Freeport Boulevard in nearby neighborhoods.

— Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of neighborhood

Noun

The construction is transforming what was once a coastal defense zone into one of China’s most prosperous regions.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Now, the rock face holds a series of adventures for children and adults, including a zip line, multilevel ropes course, a via ferrata climbing route, rock climbing walls, a free-fall zone and a rappelling area.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of zone

Noun

Voters in precincts that voted heavily for Pratt also turned out more than others.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Almeida said Election Day confusion is possible in some precincts but the nature of the threat requires a collective effort.

— STEVE PEOPLES, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026