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Recent Examples of hippodrome
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hippodrome
Noun
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Designed to offer high-quality sound and upholstered with a robust textile skin, the WiiM Sound Lite features a 4-inch, long-throw woofer as well as a couple of 1-inch silk-dome tweeters.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Crews will now move toward dome hoisting and main pipeline welding.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The plan to reseat the basketball arena was first announced in October 2024, months before the renewal period, with specific details available in January 2025.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the Bulls sharing the United Center with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, the humidity that filled the arena once fans entered the building paired with the ice under the basketball court led to moisture on the playing surface.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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The upper floor would function primarily as a gymnasium for basketball, soccer and volleyball, with the flexibility to host events as needed.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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While King lends experience and leadership, freshman point guard Geralynn Byers-Veal provides contagious energy and voice that can be 'round the gymnasium.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vigils for Pretti took place Saturday and Sunday evenings at the site, as well as in other neighborhood parks throughout the Twin Cities.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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But my next words slipped soundlessly to the ground before the yellow vinyl material, like the final sprays of a park fountain at closing time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The property changed hands in 2017 and a massive renovation followed, which added state-of-the-art fitness rooms and pools and a spa complex.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In response, today’s most sophisticated facilities offer spa-like environments complete with gyms, showers, fine dining, conference suites, and upgraded crew amenities.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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People are spending more time in the gym; zeroing in on wellness and longevity; and even planning their holidays around fitness and wellness offerings.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nearby, there’s a cozy home theater with a popcorn machine, along with a wellness wing—with a gym, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge—that opens to a pickleball court amid groomed plantings.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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