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 DyAnnah Butler’s promotion from diverse learning coordinator at the high school’s Washington campus to assistant principal at the district’s Alternative Optional Education Center (AOEC) was also unanimously approved by the board. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The district is cooperating with law enforcement, officials said. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Licata, joined by Chief of Staff Louis Kushner and Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Schools Daniel Soliz, listened to dozens of Fort Worth ISD parents and community members voice their concerns about how the district is being operated. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 After the great San Francisco fire of 1906 wiped out much of the city's downtown, the Mission transformed into a commercial district. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for district

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This marks a larger shift in how healthcare is administered globally, with many aging societies transitioning from hospital-centric care to more personalized and accessible options which are embedded in neighborhoods and communities.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The grant will pay for design and preconstruction work for the bridge in the Baker neighborhood.

— Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of neighborhood

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Using her superior footspeed and interior shot-making chops, the former South Carolina standout scored 16 while anchoring the Valkyries’ 2-3 zone.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
In one zone were the ISS module mockups inside the pool, through which a couple of astronauts were training while surrounded by divers.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of zone

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There are also a few revitalized inner-city precincts that really showcase Joburg’s cool factor.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
With 181 of 318 precincts reporting, McCollum led by 92,944 votes to 76,259, or 55 percent to 45 percent.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of precinct

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The judge later ruled in late 2024 that the two sections were unconstitutional.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
The goddess Gayatri, a divine manifestation of the Gayatri mantra, is described in the Mahanarayana Upanishad as having five heads, along with three feet, six abdominal sections, and 24 syllables.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026