localities

plural of locality
as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something a locality filled with exotic plants

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Recent Examples of localities In her view, success means working herself out of a job by devolving education governance entirely to states and localities. Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Still struggling to recover financially, some localities have delayed payments to civil servants or cut benefits to retirees. Vivian Wang, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2025 States, localities, and voluntary society should take on responsibilities Washington has hoarded. Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 The money would be used to incentivize localities to cut regulations that impede building, and would go to first-time homebuyers, among other things. Emily Peck, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 Several Democrats echoed a leave-it-to-localities stance Sunday when asked their take on transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports. Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Mar. 2025 All 50 states, as well as other localities, have maternal mortality review committees. Amy Yurkanin, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025 Hofer has already begun contacting localities about their insufficient data protections. Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025 Dozens of localities across the country limit how local law enforcement complies with ICE. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localities
Noun
  • Cycle throughout the bottom of the ocean, delivering new elements to previously barren locations and providing energy for microbial life.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
  • To test that hypothesis, the scientists placed juvenile sea turtles into two large tanks of water outfitted with large coils to create magnetic signatures at specific locations within the tanks.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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  • Then, from April 23 to May 25, 2025, the Brisbane Comedy Festival will take over the city with more than 100 artists performing at four different venues.
    Sarah Reid, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Jewish athletes distinguished themselves across events, venues and tiers of competition — from the Olympics to the major leagues to college ball.
    Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Localities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localities. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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