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
While the projects were worthy — funding for safety-net hospitals and fire districts — the move continues a dangerous precedent.
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Students from all five high schools in the district will be able to use the new state-of-the-art facility, which is anticipated to be complete in fall 2026.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
According to a demographic report published by the district in 2022, enrollment began declining in 2019-20, when the district lost approximately 500 students.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
At the same time, a digital ceiling that stretches down the entire World Galleria entertainment district occasionally quite often displays a massive American flag.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Students from all five high schools in the district will be able to use the new state-of-the-art facility, which is anticipated to be complete in fall 2026.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
According to a demographic report published by the district in 2022, enrollment began declining in 2019-20, when the district lost approximately 500 students.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
At the same time, a digital ceiling that stretches down the entire World Galleria entertainment district occasionally quite often displays a massive American flag.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
Noun
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What else is going on Ghost kitchen delivery drivers have overrun an Echo Park neighborhood, say frustrated residents.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Although several Catholic schools in the area have been forced to close in recent years, Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore’s Johnston Square neighborhood is expanding.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Each of the five options show the southern precincts 1 and 2 interlocked in U-shapes, with the northern precincts 3 and 4 relatively unchanged from the current map.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the precinct and Animal Cruelty Division via email on Monday for comment.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Two lanes in each direction, except for a 25 mph speed limit at construction work zones, opened on the iconic Southern California highway before 9 a.m. on May 23.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Preparing the road for reopening is a significant undertaking that includes plowing through multiple avalanche zones, clearing downed trees and rockfalls, and preparing campgrounds and critical facilities for visitors, according to the park service.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The shoreline is varied, with rocky sections and sandy beaches.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Torrey Pines, runner-up in the section Open Division, is led by senior Alex Bohrer and freshmen Liam Thiel and Andre Wang.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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