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
With all but two precincts counted, Bell won with 48% of the vote, followed by Caudle, who had 16%.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
With about 94% of the precincts reporting, Menefee led Green, known for disrupting the past two State of the Union addresses in protest, by roughly 2 points early March 4, in a result that could signal voters are ready for a new generation of Democrats to take over.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
For the first time in more than a decade, voters were required to cast ballots at their own precincts instead of being allowed to vote anywhere countywide.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The extension applied only to Democratic voting precincts.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
With about 94% of the precincts reporting, Menefee led Green, known for disrupting the past two State of the Union addresses in protest, by roughly 2 points early March 4, in a result that could signal voters are ready for a new generation of Democrats to take over.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
For the first time in more than a decade, voters were required to cast ballots at their own precincts instead of being allowed to vote anywhere countywide.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The extension applied only to Democratic voting precincts.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precinct
Noun
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Not only are the beaches less crowded (but no less beautiful), the surrounding area is also strikingly green and mountainous—especially on the drive in from the airport.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That criticism helped spur a push in Lakewood to create an independent civilian oversight board for the city’s police department.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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The impasse has triggered the partial shutdown of the department, which also affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Coast Guard.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of starkness, elements such as area rugs, throws and artwork help make a space feel finished and energized.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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Strictly within the realm of football, Kelce is one of the most recognizable athletes in the country’s most-popular sport after racking up 11 selections to the Pro Bowl and the eighth-most catches (1,080) in NFL history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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Open calls for actors Open auditions, known in the regional theater realm as Equity Principal Auditions, are a reality of being a professional theater.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Acuña led off with a walk, stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by Nicaragua catcher Ronald Rivera.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hill struck out six and issued one walk for the Cougars (22-1).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Bruins shot a dominant 58% from the field, well outdoing the solid 43% for the Trojans.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Inside a conference hall roughly the size of a football field sat hundreds of people—ambassadors, politicians, and scholars.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hey, that guy is well into the public domain.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite its dangerous reputation, accidents in the main La Grave ski domain are extremely rare.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precinct. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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