hippodrome

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Recent Examples of hippodrome The hippodrome thundered with the pounding of hooves as chariots raced neck and neck, wheels nearly touching, while the crowd roared with each dangerous turn. — Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026 Thirty years later the Greeks returned under Pompey and built a theater, a hippodrome, and a stadium. — Madeleine Schwartz, The New York Review of Books, 12 Feb. 2026 The central square is commanded by the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and the streets hold other imperial Ottoman-era mosques, Byzantine cisterns, and the remains of a hippodrome. — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025 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. — Will Grant, Outside Online, 11 June 2025 Advertisement The 2,500-year-old city, about 50 miles south of Beirut, is known for its pristine beaches, ancient harbor and imposing Roman ruins and hippodrome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. — Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 In 2020, the hippodrome hosted an international equestrian festival, bringing together riders from across West Africa. — Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hippodrome
Noun
  • The sensory dome is expected to be the most expensive feature at a cost of about $153,500, followed by the we-go-round at a cost of about $50,000.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The shoes follow a classic multi-strap Mary Jane design, embellished with tiny golden dome studs and hardware accents decorating the straps, the counter and the toe box.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Apple is opening its first live music venue, built to bring fans closer to artists performing arena-like shows.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Bucks organization has previously engaged in social justice initiatives, including a player walkout in 2020 and turning its arena into a voting site.
    — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Centuries later, the German gymnasium became synonymous not with athletics but with intellectual rigor.
    — Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The design incorporated indoor plumbing and electricity, along with conveniences including elevators, a telephone system, a fire alarm system, a bowling alley, a gymnasium, and an indoor swimming pool.
    — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Dining, shopping, and a park are all within walking distance.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Crow-Armstrong’s 27 homers at Wrigley trail only Schwarber (28) for the most hit in a player’s home park this season.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • By putting the spa before the staterooms, this design flips the superyacht script from conspicuous consumption to conscious longevity.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026
  • At the nearby Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo spa (connected to the hotel by a tunnel), the facilities include a heated saltwater pool and a hammam.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There’s also a private office, gym, eight-person Finnish sauna, and media room.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The downstairs is finished with room for a recreation room, home office, gym, guest space or additional gathering space, according to its listing.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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