as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a newcomer in the precincts of the automobile business
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Recent Examples of precinct
The precinct had seen one murder by this time last year.
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
The precinct included the Blackfriars playhouse, which Shakespeare part-owned.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The precinct at Gashland Baptist Church in Kansas City welcomed over 400 voters in the April 7 municipal election, according to preliminary turnout data.
—Jack Harvel
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
County Administrator Paul Adams maintained countywide voting for the primary’s early voting period, making the switch to precincts effective only on election day.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
The precinct included the Blackfriars playhouse, which Shakespeare part-owned.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The precinct at Gashland Baptist Church in Kansas City welcomed over 400 voters in the April 7 municipal election, according to preliminary turnout data.
—Jack Harvel
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
County Administrator Paul Adams maintained countywide voting for the primary’s early voting period, making the switch to precincts effective only on election day.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precinct
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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This promotion puts him atop the Eagles’ scouting department.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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And the other really important element in this is, of course, the connection between Israel and the Jewish people.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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There's a gut-punching element of tragedy, too, as Loki kills his real father, Laufey (Colm Feore), then appears to plummet to his own death in the final act.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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That’s not a question that most of us who work outside the realm of entertainment are used to hearing.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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On the unscripted ledger, Peacock is entering the vertical video realm with a pair of shows featuring Bravo talent (or their offspring).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Boone’s words proved prescient, as Weathers, just a tad trimmer, retired 13 straight Baltimore batters following a game-opening walk.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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Kyle Manzardo and Fry each had two hits for the Guardians, who drew a season-high 10 walks, including three by Rhys Hoskins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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On the other side of the field, former Angel City Becki Tweed, who joined San Diego after the 2024 season, served as the interim coach for the Wave with coach Jonas Eidevall serving a one-game suspension.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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And Joly’s ability to stick in Denver and compete with Engram in camp will ultimately come down to Payton’s trust in Joly as a blocker, as Engram was on the field in a blocking role for just 18% of his snaps in 2025.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Johnson has always been good at holding Wembanyama accountable in the public domain.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In other competitive domains — such as with China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and in cybersecurity negotiations between Beijing and the Obama administration — agreements were ultimately reached that Washington believes in hindsight disadvantaged American companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precinct. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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