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 same should hold true under the Capitol dome in Springfield.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Los Angeles and Dallas locations have capacity for around 350 seats each, while the newer domes in Atlanta and Detroit have up to 500 available seats.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
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    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
  • This final phase also involves plans for a new arena, which has been at the center of dispute for years.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Under punishing heat, evacuees sheltered in gymnasiums and community centers that often lacked air conditioning.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Small high school gymnasium, rabid fans watching the WNBA Finals.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This is one of the most popular activities at the park, Burch says, and perhaps unsurprisingly, the one with the greatest youth turnout.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
  • And that creativity, which blossomed at the parks, bled into the larger community.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Surveillance devices are never permitted in spaces where guests have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, changing rooms, saunas or spa facilities.
    — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Designed for ages 3 to 12, the shiny indoor space is cleverly set up into various imaginative zones, from a plush mediaeval princess castle to a play gym with climbing wall.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Ahead, find out how to style a leather jacket with everything from little black dresses and mom jeans to micro shorts, gym ’fits, and more for fall 2026.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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