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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays
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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building
on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture
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Recent Examples of hall
Most of the effects of the ongoing government shutdown are far-removed from the halls of Congress.
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Sam Gringlas, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Nor was there any visible Palestinian presence — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was in the hall but not on the dais.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
It’s set up to show movies, but also is a beautiful meeting hall for all sorts of events and presentations.
—Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Word had already spread through the halls back at Worth County High in Georgia, where Williams now coaches; before his nine-hour operation, an 82-year-old preacher who worked on the custodial staff at Worth County came into his hospital room and prayed.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
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Sam Gringlas, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Nor was there any visible Palestinian presence — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was in the hall but not on the dais.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
It’s set up to show movies, but also is a beautiful meeting hall for all sorts of events and presentations.
—Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Word had already spread through the halls back at Worth County High in Georgia, where Williams now coaches; before his nine-hour operation, an 82-year-old preacher who worked on the custodial staff at Worth County came into his hospital room and prayed.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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During a soft lockdown, the school’s teachers are asked to check the hallways for staff and students before locking doors and windows.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Patients still receive care in hallways and wait hours or even days to be admitted.—
Dr. Bryce Pulliam,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The North Avenue corridor of East Tosa is home to businesses including Cranky Al's, coffee shops, insurance agencies, auto shops, a romance bookstore, wellness services, and popular bars and restaurants.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The NuLu Streetscape project changes the look of a busy East Market Street corridor with extended curbs meant to make pedestrians more visible and a dedicated cycle track for easier travel on two wheels.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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The militants, who planted explosives in the auditorium, demanded a total withdrawal of Russian military forces from Chechnya.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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On the afternoon of April 15, several students, including the Kamos’ son, were in the school’s auditorium for a rehearsal for the school play.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … WORLDWIDE AGENDA – Investigation reveals multimillion-dollar lobby pushing assisted suicide to minors.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The elegant lobby, with its soaring ceilings, ornate drapery, and Old-World-era vibes, is worth a visit in its own right.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Republican president had said in July when the project was announced that the ballroom would not interfere with the mansion itself.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Per a source close to Iza, to increase attendance, Chapell had invited patrons from a nearby bar, who had arrived drunk and trashed the bar area of the mansion, urinating and defecating on the marble floors.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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This week, staffing shortages were also reported in control towers in Austin, Chicago-O’Hare, Nashville, Newark and Reagan National airport, as well as FAA centers in Albuquerque, Cleveland, Denver, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Jacksonville, New York and Washington, DC.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The tower is in Times Square in New York City, where the NFL owners meetings took place.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Habanero Cafe features attentive servers who take your order at your table, but payment happens at the counter in the front foyer.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Spanning two stories, the primary dwelling is introduced via a soaring entry foyer displaying large windows and a massive matchstick chandelier.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Between the blaring boarding call announcements and the cacophony of slot machines, the concourse at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas is deafening.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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The former patio-train concourse will offer a lounge area and lawn games, Trinity Metro announced.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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