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as in districts
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 vicinities
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 neighborhoods
When violent crime is happening, the greater invasion of privacy is gunfire in neighborhoods, not a camera on a public street.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
This 123-mile multi-use trail system loops through the city, passing nature preserves, urban neighborhoods, and the shores of Lake Michigan.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Some neighborhoods woke up to debris and downed power lines after the worst of the weather moved out.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
About half of them — at least in square footage — are in council district 10, which includes central neighborhoods like Golden Triangle, Union Station and Congress Park, said Councilman Chris Hinds, who represents that district.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The severity of the symptoms and the rising caseload were fueling growing panic in Bunia neighborhoods.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Denver's Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Other major areas in the district include Galt, Elk Grove and several capital region neighborhoods including Campus Commons, Oak Park, south Sacramento and the city’s downtown core.
—Mathew Miranda
may 19, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Six Charlotte neighborhoods were ranked among the top 10 places to live in North Carolina overall, The Charlotte Observer previously reported – more than 20 crowd the top of the list of best places for young professionals.
—Eva Flowe
may 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
This 123-mile multi-use trail system loops through the city, passing nature preserves, urban neighborhoods, and the shores of Lake Michigan.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Some neighborhoods woke up to debris and downed power lines after the worst of the weather moved out.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
About half of them — at least in square footage — are in council district 10, which includes central neighborhoods like Golden Triangle, Union Station and Congress Park, said Councilman Chris Hinds, who represents that district.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The severity of the symptoms and the rising caseload were fueling growing panic in Bunia neighborhoods.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Denver's Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Other major areas in the district include Galt, Elk Grove and several capital region neighborhoods including Campus Commons, Oak Park, south Sacramento and the city’s downtown core.
—Mathew Miranda
may 19, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Six Charlotte neighborhoods were ranked among the top 10 places to live in North Carolina overall, The Charlotte Observer previously reported – more than 20 crowd the top of the list of best places for young professionals.
—Eva Flowe
may 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhoods
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Republicans clearly have more easy opportunities to draw friendly districts going forward.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The landmark decision immediately set the stage for state legislatures across the South to begin, even before the approaching midterm elections, to wipe out majority-Black districts that have long been key to Democrats' national success.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Where the magic happens, where communities come together in a historic venue to sing and celebrate and commiserate.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Israel is razing and looting homes and has vowed to prevent hundreds of thousands of residents, predominantly Shiites, though also members of other religious communities, from returning.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Cities and towns across northern Ontario, having already pivoted from mining and manufacturing to hosting major film and TV shoots, are rising to the logistical challenges of turbulent times.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Book a scrub and massage with peyote balm at the spa, horse-riding lessons at the Equestrian Center, or explore nearby beach towns for a true taste of Nayarit’s sprawling coast.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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With its Victorian homes, beaches, and impressive culinary scene, the city boasted the largest discrepancy of major American cities the study looked.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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The Israeli army warned yet more residents in southern Lebanese towns to evacuate their villages Tuesday ahead of strikes.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The resort’s Bula Club includes complimentary nanny service for kids under five, and for children ages six to 12, there are hands-on activities such as mangrove planting, sustainability lessons, reef education, storytelling, and visits to nearby villages.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Neighborhoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhoods. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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