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as in district
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
are you familiar with the city's Latino neighborhood?
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as in backyard
an adjoining region or space
we were somewhere in the neighborhood of the Capitol because we could see the dome
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Recent Examples of neighborhood
Mexico City draws expats with its big-city energy, relatively lower cost of living compared to places like New York or Los Angeles, world-class food, and walkable neighborhoods.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The exhibit will be open June 9 to June 12 at 737 7th St NW in DC's Chinatown neighborhood.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Fortunately in my neighborhood (East Lakeview), CTA service is varied and frequent.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Wohl was later convicted of running a voter-suppression scheme targeting Black neighborhoods during the 2020 election.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The exhibit will be open June 9 to June 12 at 737 7th St NW in DC's Chinatown neighborhood.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Fortunately in my neighborhood (East Lakeview), CTA service is varied and frequent.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Wohl was later convicted of running a voter-suppression scheme targeting Black neighborhoods during the 2020 election.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
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Alameda County Vector Control laid traps inside the RV and in the immediate vicinity, Buddenhagen said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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It’s not yet known whether all the sightings are of one bear, or if there are more in the vicinity.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss up after California voters approved a new congressional map last year to counter Texas' redrawn districts, reshaping the Bakersfield-area 22nd district.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Easily walkable, museums, inns, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, a thriving farmers market and a variety of shops are all located in the half-square-mile historic district.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Sandia Mountain, the aerial tramway to the peak, the fancy resort and casino, but don’t sleep on little Pueblo of Isleta south of town.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Look what happened two weeks ago in the small town of Mongbwalu in northern DRC, where a group of young men made four different attacks on the local hospital in a bid to retrieve the body of an Ebola victim for burial.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 June 2026
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The biggest backyard party ever seen.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Others are excited to welcome the world into their backyard.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The plan was for Wetzel to play a handful of tunes off the LP, which dropped on Friday, before settling into a series of handshakes and selfies with a crowd that mingled at cocktail tables and velvet couches.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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At the same time, BTS widely shares a tune that was originally only featured on a deluxe version of Arirang, which was made available to purchase on vinyl.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Through cinéma vérité scenes, archival footage, and interviews, the film explores the relationship between art and civic life — how storytelling can help restore a sense of community after profound tragedy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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This city's got burgers for days, spread out across neighborhoods and dietary preferences.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Many cities with higher tax rates than that, will see their sales taxes rise to 11% or more should the measure win approval.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The departure from the army barracks in Kfar Tebnit came as the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for about 20 locations, including the southern city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Wander through the enchanting villages of Lower Slaughter and Stow-on-the-Wold.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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