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 dome of the US Capitol is seen behind a stand as setup continues ahead of the IndyCar series Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on August 17, 2026.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Somebody had taken a cosmic needle and poked holes in the dome so that the light could filter in.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Haymitch will step into the arena for the 50th annual Hunger Games, which double as Panem’s second Quarter Quell.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The mainly movie channel ventured into original programming with the tale of a Thracian soldier who is condemned to fight in Rome's gladiatorial arenas, only to become a champion and vow to bring down the Empire.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The entire gymnasium roared with claps and cheers, the loudest and most fervent applause of the evening.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The gymnasium still features a banner for the Lancers, referring to the mascot of the closed private school.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • He was found dead after crashing his blue Kia into a home near the park.
    Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Down in the Keys, Dry Tortugas National Park has grappled with deteriorating historic masonry and failing dock systems, threatening the safety of tens of thousands of visitors who visit the park’s remote Fort Jefferson each year.
    Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The spa The holistic Talise Spa has five overwater treatment rooms and a beauty salon with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer panoramic ocean views.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The 16,000-square-foot mansion located at 3 Carlton Gardens boasts a spa and indoor swimming pool, as well as a historic backstory, having previously served as Charles de Gaulle’s wartime headquarters.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those sea views will keep you company during your workout on the little gym platform overlooking the beach.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Long drives, gym sessions, and days spent on the couch are all made comfier with these best-selling leggings.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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