Thesaurus results for DISTRICTS

districts

noun

plural of district

as in neighborhoods

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 districts Meanwhile, outside the five districts that Democrats hope to switch, there are safely Democratic districts where progressive candidates are jousting with mainstream rivals, a subset of the national party’s ideological conflict. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 At roughly $30 per pouch, the cost can quickly add up — particularly for larger districts serving thousands of students. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 The project could eventually give visitors another way to reach one of the city’s busiest entertainment districts. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 The Academies of Central Arkansas is a joint initiative of the four public school districts and the regional business community. — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026 But the board is now larger after voters decided to add two new districts and expand it from seven voting members to nine, including the mayor. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 And Democratic aides in Washington are preparing members of Congress to push back in the court of public opinion against any baseless claims of voter fraud in competitive districts. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Aside from state revenue, another funding source that could fill the gap is a surplus from tax increment financing districts, or TIFs. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Here’s the Week 0 Fort Worth-area high school football scores including teams from area districts. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for districts

Noun

The virus has been detected in mosquitoes across all five boroughs since June, health officials say, and targeted mosquito control operations have been conducted in some neighborhoods where the virus was detected.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Set the scene The Inn of the Five Graces sits just south of Santa Fe’s historic plaza in the Barrio de Analco district, one of the country's oldest residential neighborhoods.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of neighborhoods

Noun

Blumenfield said the site takes pressure off neighborhoods and keeps construction out of high-risk fire zones, targeting a walkable, pedestrian-friendly area.

— Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of zones

Noun

Cothiere, a Haitian-American public school educator, excelled in precincts located in North Miami and North Miami Beach, where there are significant Haitian communities.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
District 4 candidate Christina Romelus had 40% of the vote with all precincts counted but fell short of the 50% threshold.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of precincts

Noun

The Draco pad includes miles of drilling, and Erie still owns the mineral rights beneath several small sections of land that extend underneath neighborhoods.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
This prize will acquire work from the Presents sections, which this year features 55 emerging galleries.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026