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Recent Examples of hippodrome
The team took the practice field at the hippodrome—the Games’ horse facility, with a central field surrounded by a racetrack and grandstand—and everything seemed in good enough shape.
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Will Grant, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
The buildings struck Wednesday were between several heritage sites, including the hippodrome and a cluster of seaside sites associated with the ancient Phoenicians and the Crusaders.
—Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Today, that history is honored by the dozens of young men who continue to train and care for horses, then gather with them at the hippodrome to race on tracks lined with tires.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
In La Teste-de-Buch, firefighters have turned the local hippodrome into a temporary headquarters, buzzing with fire trucks.
—New York Times, 19 July 2022
Pictured from the back, the lithe figure of a boy sits, insouciant, atop a railing that surrounds the hippodrome.
—The New Yorker, 13 May 2022
But from Dan Patch Avenue to the hippodrome, the pair’s fame lives on with every beloved horse shown at the fair.
—Staff Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Aug. 2020
Will Grant, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
The buildings struck Wednesday were between several heritage sites, including the hippodrome and a cluster of seaside sites associated with the ancient Phoenicians and the Crusaders.
—Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Today, that history is honored by the dozens of young men who continue to train and care for horses, then gather with them at the hippodrome to race on tracks lined with tires.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
In La Teste-de-Buch, firefighters have turned the local hippodrome into a temporary headquarters, buzzing with fire trucks.
—New York Times, 19 July 2022
Pictured from the back, the lithe figure of a boy sits, insouciant, atop a railing that surrounds the hippodrome.
—The New Yorker, 13 May 2022
But from Dan Patch Avenue to the hippodrome, the pair’s fame lives on with every beloved horse shown at the fair.
—Staff Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hippodrome
Noun
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Marriott said the brand plans to expand the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy to include properties that feature cabins, yurts, domes, eco-lodges, and more.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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While many dome houses are DIY, somewhat hippie-ish affairs, the one at 83 May Hill Road, in Ghent, New York, is a high-end modern home that still shares many of the ecoconscious principles of its handmade counterparts.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After an extensive public hearing Monday night that featured more than 25 people speaking — with mixed views on the move — the Nampa City Council voted 4-2 in favor of conveying ownership of the arena and grounds.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Oct. 2025
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So, instead of Jeff Bridges’ character, Kevin Flynn, disappearing into the digital arena, all those sleek vehicles and fancy Programs (like Leto’s Ares) could be 3D printed into existence.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Updates include a new cafeteria space, a new two-story wing, an agricultural lab with welding booths, an auxiliary gymnasium, music and band classrooms, a construction lab and more.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Sep. 2025
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After dinner, campers get their first real glimpse of what the weekend is about when they’re corralled into the gymnasium.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The phone number for the park is 219-926-1952.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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By the time Italy co-hosts the men’s European Championship with Turkey in 2032, a new 71,500-capacity stadium should stand on the car park adjacent to the current Meazza, on its west side, next to the Capitani public park.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Upstairs, themed guest suites and a glass elevator add character and convenience, while the sprawling lower level includes a private spa and gym, a guest or staff apartment, and a garden lounge with a full wall of glass overlooking the lake.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Spa The spa treatments and facilities are inspired by the ocean and the region’s native botanicals.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Per the listing, there’s also a large, fully functional gym or potential accessory dwelling unit, plus plenty of room on the grounds for a future play area or a sports court.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Others—such as an eagerness to engage someone in combat—work in the gym, ring, and battlefield but become counterproductive and even destructive outside of those contexts.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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