as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a newcomer in the precincts of the automobile business
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Recent Examples of precincts
But even in Central Florida precincts, there is some evidence to suggest that support for Democratic candidates has eroded in the past four years.
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Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The passage of Proposition 50 means each will see their current House districts redrawn to various degrees, adding in blue precincts and chopping off reliably GOP-voting precincts.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Fewer than 40% of voters voted for the referendum in multiple precincts.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
With all precincts reporting, candidate Doron Clark received 91% of the vote Tuesday compared to Republican Abigail Wolters, who had 9%.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2025
God figures less than ever in precincts of apocalyptic thinking.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
What’s more, unique and exotic high-performance vehicles will be arrayed on Supercar Avenue, providing a rare glimpse into the most exclusive precincts of the automotive world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
Discover world-class shopping, indulge in exquisite food and beverages, relax in the waterfront precincts, and experience an array of events and theatre productions.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, such occasions bring with them a sudden rash of phone calls to radio and television stations, local planetariums, weather offices and police precincts.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The passage of Proposition 50 means each will see their current House districts redrawn to various degrees, adding in blue precincts and chopping off reliably GOP-voting precincts.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Fewer than 40% of voters voted for the referendum in multiple precincts.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
With all precincts reporting, candidate Doron Clark received 91% of the vote Tuesday compared to Republican Abigail Wolters, who had 9%.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2025
God figures less than ever in precincts of apocalyptic thinking.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
What’s more, unique and exotic high-performance vehicles will be arrayed on Supercar Avenue, providing a rare glimpse into the most exclusive precincts of the automotive world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
Discover world-class shopping, indulge in exquisite food and beverages, relax in the waterfront precincts, and experience an array of events and theatre productions.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, such occasions bring with them a sudden rash of phone calls to radio and television stations, local planetariums, weather offices and police precincts.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precincts
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However, Thailand does not recognize the ICJ’s jurisdiction and claims that some areas along the border were never fully demarcated, including the sites of several ancient temples.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Shmidman said areas of growth can be geographical, categories, experiences, lifestyle or hospitality.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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But because of the lack of structure, the coach is involved in decisions across many different areas and departments.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The degree of knowledge required to stand out in this field is so high that a few leaders, including Breguet, have spent more than three decades at their maisons, often cycling through various departments.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Does this explain, perhaps, why Hopkins would then traffic back and forth between the grand realms of British classical theatre and the badlands of the movies, over the years, with an ease denied even to Olivier?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jack is curious about life’s mysteries and wants to learn about the elements that make up all the realms.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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But research increasingly shows that the aftereffects of disasters last longer, and extend to more domains of our lives, than official death tolls can capture.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have found a winner's curse in many other domains.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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That’s why so many invest in a quality winter jacket to keep them warm on walks during winter months.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Boating safaris and guided bush walks are also very popular here—look out for elephants, wild dogs, and lions.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Dockery is often called the birthplace of the Delta blues, where workers toiled in the hot fields by day and sang songs of joy, pain and hope at night.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, collaborations are proving to be their go-to formula to experimenting in different fields.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This year’s Imaginarium Festival theme is Winter Utopia, featuring ice kingdoms and fairytale landscapes alongside infinity mirror rooms, interactive exhibits, carnival games and an ice skating rink.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The history of premodern Southeast Asia, where small kingdoms competed and traded without coming under the dominion of China or India, suggests a different model.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Nov. 2025
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In his own secret lair, Vilgefortz learns from Istredd that Ciri possesses a the power to collapse space and time — not only for the Continent, but for other spheres of reality.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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These are frequently shaped into nested spheres—though there are many exceptions, including intricate axial symmetries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Precincts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precincts. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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