as in venue
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony
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Recent Examples of location
But scenes turned ugly in several locations, with videos shared online showing fights breaking out and security guards struggling to contain large crowds.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Special shout-out to cinematographer Vladimir Banduru, who beautifully captures the natural beauty of this picaresque location.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Young said the earliest Battery Tour shows were public performances in Kansas City locations like the Plaza and Westport, fueled by audience donations rather than conventional ticket sales.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Fiennes said the city’s spirit drew him first and the locations confirmed it.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Special shout-out to cinematographer Vladimir Banduru, who beautifully captures the natural beauty of this picaresque location.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Young said the earliest Battery Tour shows were public performances in Kansas City locations like the Plaza and Westport, fueled by audience donations rather than conventional ticket sales.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Fiennes said the city’s spirit drew him first and the locations confirmed it.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for location
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Companies that violate the law could be forced to relinquish their earnings to a federal youth sports fund, from which the money would be used to reduce participation costs for families, provide scholarships and keep local sporting venues free for community use.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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On the west side, the street along the harbor is chockablock with venues catering to tourists and daytrippers come to enjoy the pier and small beaches.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Muslims throughout the world today are observing the second day of Dhu’l-Hijja, which takes place annually on the last month of the Islamic calendar.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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To make the world a better place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Roughly a mile away as the crow flies is the site of what once was known as Mills College, which was a private, four-year liberal-arts college for women.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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For afternoon drinks, Barbara Ann's, a retro VW bus converted into a beachfront bar, hits the spot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Other signs may include a rash or spots of blood under the skin, hiccups, bruising and red, bloodshot eyes.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Red and blue states and localities are pushing back against the development of data centers in their communities because of concerns over high energy usage and water consumption, among other things.—
Olivier Sylvain,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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While cases of fraud have been proven, the administration has also been accused of taking aim at states and localities that are Democrat-led, particularly by those who have been outspoken over the White House's actions.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
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“Location.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/location. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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