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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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The Pucci Palace in Florence, dating back to the fourteenth century, has extraordinary rooftop views of Brunelleschi’s cathedral dome.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The futuristic glass pyramids and stark white domes appear in stark contrast to the rugged Sonoran desert landscape and Catalina Mountains rising in the distance.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dumont had no choice but to fire a GM whose presence was a defining point a franchise that wants to build a new arena in downtown Dallas.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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In 2017, Charles, who played for the New York Knicks from 1988 to 1998, was asked to leave the arena after an altercation with a security guard.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There would be no loud confetti poppers; instead, the students shot off streamers inside the gymnasium.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The park offers free one-day admission tickets to veterans, active-duty military and three family members through the Waves of Honor program.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stigma and barriers persist Thirty minutes away from Hillsboro, however, Reedsburg’s zoning ordinances prohibit mobile and manufactured homes outside of mobile home parks, where homeowners pay a monthly fee to rent a lot.—
Addie Costello,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For example, a 2023 study in Dermatologic Surgery found that of nearly 130 med spas reviewed in the greater Chicago area, more than 80% didn’t have a doctor on-site.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Nov. 2025
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Its residents are more than willing to pay the $500,000 upfront membership fee plus nearly $40,000 a year to use the island’s amenities, which Eber notes include both pickleball and tennis courts, two deepwater marinas, a nine-hole golf course, a spa and a private primary school.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Downstairs, there’s a spa and gym tucked into the garden level, plus a six-car garage, wine cellar, and private cinema below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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As routines shift and people look for more flexible ways to stay active, smart home gyms have stepped in—not just as convenient alternatives, but as serious tools built around personalization, data, and intelligent design.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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