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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
With federal raids across Southern California, families and neighborhoods have been reeling.
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Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
This year, this week, today, real federal agents are brutalizing real people in the real Boyle Heights — and in cities and neighborhoods all over the country.
—Marjorie García, Billboard, 26 June 2025
Pitt’s home is nestled in a wealthy enclave of Los Feliz – a neighborhood that borders Griffith Park, which is one of the city’s most famous parks.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
An evening drive down a Miami neighborhood five years ago was cut short when a 19-year-old rammed into her at breakneck speed, killing her.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
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Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
This year, this week, today, real federal agents are brutalizing real people in the real Boyle Heights — and in cities and neighborhoods all over the country.
—Marjorie García, Billboard, 26 June 2025
Pitt’s home is nestled in a wealthy enclave of Los Feliz – a neighborhood that borders Griffith Park, which is one of the city’s most famous parks.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
An evening drive down a Miami neighborhood five years ago was cut short when a 19-year-old rammed into her at breakneck speed, killing her.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
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The hunters learned that someone was logging in the vicinity.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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What’s next: That’s not been shared yet by Universal Orlando, but visitors can see activity beyond the new construction walls in the vicinity.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Implementing the air district’s network of monitors in Imperial Beach, Nestor and San Ysidro and its advisory system were some of the first significant efforts by a public agency to acknowledge the experiences of local communities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Working to ensure the district meets requirements in the district's corrective action plan with the state Department of Public Instruction to submit missing financial data and improve the district's financial reporting practices.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Now, her life in a town an hour-and-a-half outside Krakow is quieter.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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In a world where $25 cocktails are becoming the norm, a $10 Patrón frozen margarita that’s consistent, colorful, and crowd-pleasing might just be the best deal in town.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Thanks to their versatility, azaleas can be used in many different ways in both small backyards and larger spaces.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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Crowder told her to try escaping through their backyard.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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The tune combines a traditional style of European music known as schlager with bouncy pop to tell the story of a German girl with a crush on an immigrant.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The young pass rusher believes the Philadelphia Eagles has the best fans that don't root for the Rams. Quite the change of tune for the 24-year-old out of Florida State.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Noun
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So to have somebody that innately understands rap music is to have somebody that innately understands community, struggle, and aspiration.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Students were required to undertake certain extracurricular activities (Prevost was in the choir with Franks—both sing tenor—and played tennis) and to keep up their academic performance, but mostly the school’s focus was how to live in community.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Parents are stepping up to push schools and cities to adapt to increasing temperatures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Sidewalks are to cities as scenic vistas with unbroken landscapes are to country living.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Set against forests, hills, or historic villages, these inland spots provide clean, calm waters and a less touristy vibe.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This one-season triumph from 1967 is about a spy (Patrick McGoohan) imprisoned in a village by sinister forces who want something from him.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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