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
Local voters have been confronted with a range of decisions — including in a high-stakes congressional race in a newly redrawn district, following the passage of Proposition 50 last year, in which voters overwhelmingly voted to redistrict the state to benefit Democrats.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The primary ones are the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center's Halls 1 and 2 (also known as TaiNEX) in the city's Nangang district.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Glendale officials had hoped the entertainment district would open in 2026 or 2027.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 2 June 2026
That's the new dining and entertainment district going up next door.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The primary ones are the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center's Halls 1 and 2 (also known as TaiNEX) in the city's Nangang district.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Glendale officials had hoped the entertainment district would open in 2026 or 2027.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 2 June 2026
That's the new dining and entertainment district going up next door.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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The neighborhood/area Located just 25 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach offers a more relaxed coastal escape from the hustle and bustle of the City of Angels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Four people were injured in a mass shooting in the city's South Austin neighborhood on Monday evening, Chicago fire officials confirmed.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The canyon sits within the larger Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area—120,000 acres of land with five different climatic zones, ranging from alpine to high desert.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Video replay showed that Vegas forward Brett Howden entered the offensive zone ahead of the puck before sending Stone in on a breakaway with a pass to the middle of the ice.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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With all precincts partially reporting Tuesday night, he was slated to face fellow Democrat Angela Gonzalez-Torres in November.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Counties divided their jurisdiction into precincts, and polling places in every neighborhood were established to conduct the election for one or more precincts in the area.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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The senior escaped several jams to toss a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead JSerra past La Mirada 3-2 for its first section title.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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In the frozen food section, Deep Brands is serving Asian flavors to a diverse customer base that reflects the country, not just an Asian population, according to General Manager Kiernan Laughlin.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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