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 Immediately, some Southern states adjusted their primaries to give them time to change voting districts. —

Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026 Legislators opted to eliminate only one of the majority-Black districts held by Democrats, fearing that going further could make other districts held by Republican incumbents like House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise too competitive. —

Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 May 2026 District 7 is one of the most diverse districts in San José, with a large immigrant and refugee population and a high concentration of working families and renters. —

Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 In Alabama, Republicans are attempting to pick up another seat by redrawing two districts where Black residents compose a majority or close to it. —

Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 Middle school is also a good time to start thinking ahead — many Sacramento-area districts offer magnet programs and allow intra-district transfers, so your neighborhood school may not be your only option. —

Ryan Brennan may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 Imagine a state with 10 districts and a 61 to 39 vote split. —

Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026 Democrats, though, said the funding isn’t enough, as many districts faced potential cuts this year due to declining enrollment and teachers struggle to keep up with inflation. —

Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 Others expressed reservations that the plan could backfire by adding too many Democratic voters in districts held by Republicans. —

David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

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Those in search of connecting with local culture and exploring new neighborhoods might find more adventure at some other Caribbean islands.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In San Francisco, patrons and politicians courting big-budget opera, dance, and theater productions were pushed by protests to designate funds for cultural centers in the Mission and other neighborhoods.

— Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026