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as in districts
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
several abandoned warehouses in the city's industrial section are being converted into art galleries and artists' lofts
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as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
had trouble fitting the sections of the bookcase together
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Recent Examples of sections
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
At one point during this week’s rain, storm runoff tore off sections from a flood control channel near Santa Monica Canyon from the 1970s.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Common findings from sewer scopes include root intrusion at joints (especially common in clay pipes), belly or sag in the line where water pools, cracked or offset joints, and deteriorated Orangeburg sections.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Five candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination for the 6th District Cook County Board seat to represent large sections of the south and southwest suburbs.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Four—Berry Campbell and Ortuzar, both from New York; the Antwerp- and Rome-based Tim Van Laere Gallery; and London’s Phillida Reid—are new to the fair, while eight have moved from the Feature, Premiere, and Statements sections.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2026
Hold the device close—a half inch or up to one inch away—and work in foot-long sections of the track.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
While some names and sections are redacted in versions released by the DOJ, the publicly available memos do not allege that Wexner committed any crimes.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
To create the look, Chue recommends, mentally divide the nail into three or four sections, and work in stages with a magnetic polish.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
At one point during this week’s rain, storm runoff tore off sections from a flood control channel near Santa Monica Canyon from the 1970s.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Common findings from sewer scopes include root intrusion at joints (especially common in clay pipes), belly or sag in the line where water pools, cracked or offset joints, and deteriorated Orangeburg sections.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Five candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination for the 6th District Cook County Board seat to represent large sections of the south and southwest suburbs.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Four—Berry Campbell and Ortuzar, both from New York; the Antwerp- and Rome-based Tim Van Laere Gallery; and London’s Phillida Reid—are new to the fair, while eight have moved from the Feature, Premiere, and Statements sections.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2026
Hold the device close—a half inch or up to one inch away—and work in foot-long sections of the track.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
While some names and sections are redacted in versions released by the DOJ, the publicly available memos do not allege that Wexner committed any crimes.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sections
Noun
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Prevent the city from expanding its tax allocation districts.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ali Jadallah / Anadolu via Getty Images The FIFA collaboration plan includes building 50 mini-pitches near schools and residential areas in Gaza, five full-size pitches across multiple districts, a state-of-the-art FIFA academy and a new 20,000-seat national stadium, FIFA said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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While parts of the state were hammered by Monday’s blizzard, snowfall totals in Boston were below the two feet that fell in late January’s massive storm.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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One of the more unique parts of The Galgorm is the lodges and cabins on the grounds, well-suited for families or groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Research by one of us finds that strict land-use regulation induces developers to pursue smaller projects and ultimately fragments the building industry.—
Chris Elmendorf,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2025
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Technology increasingly fragments our attention into smaller and smaller units, leaving us less anchored in our own lives.—
Arianna Huffington,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Foster, who represents District 4, could also be vulnerable to anti-City Hall sentiment in many San Diego neighborhoods fueled by outcry over parking in Balboa Park, city policies on backyard apartments and other issues.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some neighborhoods, resorts, and social clubs excluded Jewish people.—
Jason Touvi,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The kitchens emphasize fresh ingredients and generous portions, with options including vegetarian plates and seafood specialties such as mariscos landia and camarones al mojo de ajo.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The dishes were simple in preparation, too, and usually served in modest portions.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Come dinnertime, guests emerge from their quarters for multi-course indulgence under starry skies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Trailing by as many as 12 points early, Orlando outscored Sacramento 113-66 over the course of the final three quarters to capture a 131-94 victory in its first game out of the NBA All-Star break.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Once the last flower drops off, the plant needs rest to recover its strength, and during that time, the leaf segments may look thin, dull, and saggy.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, various curses and slurs could be heard shouted from the audience at London's Royal Festival Hall, even during some segments broadcast to audiences in England and abroad.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Operations will be initially be limited to zones of between 25 and 60 square miles (65 to 155 square kilometers), depending on the city.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Technical materials are also consistent between the two Lows, through up-to-the-date PopCush insoles, DuraCap underlays in high-wear zones and a SickStick rubber compound applied to the classic waffle pattern outsole.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sections. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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