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as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality
few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food
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Recent Examples of local
Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 14 July 2025
All three were pronounced dead after they were taken to a local hospital.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 14 July 2025
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 July 2025
In addition to some locals, waves of visitors from across the country and around the world began pouring into the Gaslamp Quarter to start what will be a total of five days of festivities in categories such as video games, anime, books and television.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Thirty people, including five firefighters, were taken to local hospitals, Bacon said.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 14 July 2025
All three were pronounced dead after they were taken to a local hospital.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
West Virginia is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, and although even locals don't always take advantage of the resources right on their doorstep, the state is truly a hidden gem of the great outdoors.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 July 2025
In addition to some locals, waves of visitors from across the country and around the world began pouring into the Gaslamp Quarter to start what will be a total of five days of festivities in categories such as video games, anime, books and television.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for local
Noun
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Keeps You Hydrated Staying hydrated is important because your body's cells, tissues, and organs need water to function properly.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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Communication in Grant Park can be difficult as local cell service towers become overloaded.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Griffin, a Tampa native, touted his Florida roots and deep Capitol relationships while asking for the board’s support.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Who is Candace Owens' husband? Candace Owens is married to George Farmer, a British native.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Her songwriting eventually landed her a recording contract with Challenge Records, which resulted in a few regional hits and a West Coast tour.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Two regional rivals in South America will face off on Friday night when Argentina takes on Uruguay in the third-place game of the women's Copa America.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gil threw 36 of his 50 pitches for strikes against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
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Now, a Department of the Navy memo obtained and published this week by both CBS affiliate WTKR and NBC affiliate WAVY sheds more light on the timeline of events tied to Resendiz's death.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The next chapter of paradise will soon be unveiled to future homeowners in this one-of-a-kind luxury destination.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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When did the Los Angeles Dodgers chapter of Walker Buehler’s baseball career close?—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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“Local.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/local. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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