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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
Gangbangers as young as 14 terrorized a Bronx neighborhood for months with shootouts targeting rivals from a local housing project while often wounding innocent bystanders, law enforcement officials said Monday.
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
The project was set to be an ode to the Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Under Mayor Bill de Blasio (2014-2021), there was a significant rollback of that permitting approach amid pushback over how film and TV production shoots affected neighborhoods.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
In the film, three nerdy high school kids throw a small birthday celebration that spirals into a massive, neighborhood-destroying riot involving thousands of people and a flamethrower.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
The project was set to be an ode to the Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Under Mayor Bill de Blasio (2014-2021), there was a significant rollback of that permitting approach amid pushback over how film and TV production shoots affected neighborhoods.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
In the film, three nerdy high school kids throw a small birthday celebration that spirals into a massive, neighborhood-destroying riot involving thousands of people and a flamethrower.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for neighborhood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
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That could prove valuable, especially if Washington doesn’t have an actual aircraft carrier in the vicinity, as was the case at the start of this year due to the intervention in Venezuela.
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Local councillor Carsten Brokelmann said that the city operates a daycare facility and a primary school in the immediate vicinity of where the shooting happened.
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Despite sweltering, beating heat in the city on Friday, Philly's historic district was crowded, with sweating visittors flocking to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and The President's House.
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Both public school districts continue to outperform the state of Florida average testing marks for most academic subject and skill tests.
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Located in the seaside town of Orebić, Villa Korta Katarina & Winery comprises eight luxurious suites, each designed with French balconies or terraces offering stunning sea views.
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Beyond the foliage there's apple picking, harvest festivals, Halloween in Salem and a string of storybook towns.
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Hypoxia in the Long Island Sound, which usually occurs in the summer, is when bottom water oxygen levels fall to a critical low percentage due to nitrogen from water runoff and backyard fertilizer use.
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Because your backyard shed will likely be home to mowers, clippers, lumber, and other large items, the fact that the doors open wide makes moving stuff in and out of the space much easier.
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In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.
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The work features four vocal soloists who represent Native American, Sephardic, African American and Protestant religious traditions, along with instrumental music based on early American hymn tunes.
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Bhajans are a centuries-old form of devotional singing performed in temples, religious processions and community spaces across India, often free of charge.
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Sutton hopes the country remembers that supporting those who protect their communities shouldn't end when the headlines do.
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In the suburbs and across major cities, the buzzing machines are everywhere.
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Rather, the department outlines a checklist developers must complete to get a stamp of recommendation from city staffers before going before the Commission.
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The small, photogenic village of Aurora, which hugs the eastern shoreline of Lake Cayuga, is home to a new spa that draws inspiration from this landscape and places an emphasis on hydrotherapy.
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Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere.
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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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