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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.
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Literary Hub,
22 Apr. 2026
Thirty years later the Greeks returned under Pompey and built a theater, a hippodrome, and a stadium.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rachel Chason,
Washington Post,
2 Oct. 2023
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
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.
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Rachel Chason,
Washington Post,
2 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hippodrome
Noun
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Cosm has really cut its teeth on a lot of live sports and concert films, with the dome shape and stadium seating designed to give the illusion of being on the field or in the front row.
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If both teams leave the arena by the end of their leases, which are currently set to expire in 2031, sports valuation expert Mike Rapkoch said the American Airlines Center could face an uncertain future.
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Bey hopes spectators this year take time not only to watch the action in the arena but also to listen to the announcers throughout the performances.
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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The new facility is designed to welcome about 1,000 guests into its main assembly hall, with additional space in a dining hall and gymnasium.
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Grab these lightweight sneakers for gym days or walks around the park, and check out these $18 foam platforms that are practically begging to hit the beach.
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Bradford says the new park will be an economic driver for the area.
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And while the kids enjoy monkey spotting and fun activities, adults can indulge in fine dining, a spa treatment, and cultural experiences, all supported by personal ambassadors for a seamless stay.
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Instead, today’s clubs are in detox, adding gyms, saunas and spas.
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Mary Bis, senior director of emergency management for Amtrak, told a group of passengers huddled inside the gym of Northwestern High School that the crash was under federal investigation.
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Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.
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“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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