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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
State police were working to locate the suspect and had sent resources from neighboring districts to the town, including heavily armed tactical police, Holland said.
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Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
If the state superintendent grants the three additional days and districts surpass those, then changes to the school year would be made, such as extending school hours.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Last year, lawmakers allocated $250 million from the $10-billion bond toward unrelated projects in their districts as the state faced a budget deficit and slashed social services and state positions.
—Nadia Lathan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
State special education funding has recently funded only about a third of actual costs, leaving districts to pull funds from other services to meet their legal requirements.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Broken Arrow Public Schools communications chief Tara Thompson, who also acts as a spokesperson for Fields’ administration, said districts have complained the test adds an extra hurdle to teacher recruitment.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 23 Jan. 2026
Many districts also have emergency management officers.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Why do districts consider promoting from within?
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
There would have to be changes to other districts, as every district in the state must have the exact same population.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
If the state superintendent grants the three additional days and districts surpass those, then changes to the school year would be made, such as extending school hours.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Last year, lawmakers allocated $250 million from the $10-billion bond toward unrelated projects in their districts as the state faced a budget deficit and slashed social services and state positions.
—Nadia Lathan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
State special education funding has recently funded only about a third of actual costs, leaving districts to pull funds from other services to meet their legal requirements.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Broken Arrow Public Schools communications chief Tara Thompson, who also acts as a spokesperson for Fields’ administration, said districts have complained the test adds an extra hurdle to teacher recruitment.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 23 Jan. 2026
Many districts also have emergency management officers.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Why do districts consider promoting from within?
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
There would have to be changes to other districts, as every district in the state must have the exact same population.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for districts
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Residents in Kansas City’s Northland are hearing mixed information on whether armed federal immigration officers patrolled their neighborhoods over the weekend.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2026
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Now the practice is drawing heightened scrutiny – particularly surrounding situations with small crowds and in residential neighborhoods.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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Gunfire echoed through Tehran Tuesday as heavily armed militias were deployed across the Iranian capital, transforming some districts into fortified zones under intense security.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Thriving in cool, moist climates, this durable evergreen can handle temperatures down to 10° F and is generally hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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Mission Hills led 69-19 at the half and 93-26 after three quarters.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Peloton has experienced subscriber loss, with some quarters registering slight decreases in connected fitness memberships.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The officers did nightly foot posts near precincts, public housing and the subway system, 72 zones covering 59 communities.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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Divide and Dissolve, an instrumental project helmed by the composer Takiaya Reed, runs a gamut of sounds, from the weightier precincts of doom metal to softer, more atmospheric arrangements.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2025
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Good readers scan text, skip ahead, go back a few paragraphs or pages, and nimbly pick out relevant sections.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility In the main building, there are elevators to grant guests access to all areas of the hotel, though some sections of the garden require taking stairs.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Districts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/districts. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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