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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
Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The film was awarded a special mention within the framework of the Caméra d’Or prize, covering all first films debuting across the Official Selection and parallel sections.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The proposal would have preserved the theater’s facade and potentially some of the interior sections.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Dave Walby, who works at his son’s store, Sportibles, which sells various sports merch and accessories, including sections for the Chiefs and the Royals, said his son has had the Crown Center storefront for 12 years.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Denver's Department of Transportation worked to pave sections of Colfax Avenue on Wednesday morning.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Boothby said his calculations show roughly 6,000 square feet, based on two sections totaling about 4,400 and 1,600 square feet.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Save the white sections for another use.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Many people spend a lot of time in the horoscope and chart sections, using them as an interactive guide to learn more about their patterns.
—Kody Boye, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
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Though chaotic, the collection is organized by Conor’s interests, with anime, Irish cinema and horror some of its most densely populated sections.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The film was awarded a special mention within the framework of the Caméra d’Or prize, covering all first films debuting across the Official Selection and parallel sections.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The proposal would have preserved the theater’s facade and potentially some of the interior sections.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Dave Walby, who works at his son’s store, Sportibles, which sells various sports merch and accessories, including sections for the Chiefs and the Royals, said his son has had the Crown Center storefront for 12 years.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Denver's Department of Transportation worked to pave sections of Colfax Avenue on Wednesday morning.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Boothby said his calculations show roughly 6,000 square feet, based on two sections totaling about 4,400 and 1,600 square feet.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Save the white sections for another use.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Many people spend a lot of time in the horoscope and chart sections, using them as an interactive guide to learn more about their patterns.
—Kody Boye, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sections
Noun
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Private companies and individuals contract with districts and education co-ops to offer these programs, apparently with no quality standards and little transparency or accountability.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police career After training, Annamalai was assigned to the Karnataka police and served in multiple roles, including as assistant superintendent, superintendent in Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts, and deputy commissioner in Bengaluru (South).—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Communities in the Midwest are cleaning up after tornadoes and severe storms tracked through parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri on Friday.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Improvements over the last 15 years in an imaging technique called cryo-EM (cryogenic electron microscopy) have enabled researchers to see the flagellar motor’s component parts.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some fragments feature drawings or geometric designs rather than writing.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some fragments feature drawings or geometric designs rather than text.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Local residents have voiced concern over the massive build-out, citing excessive noise pollution and electricity bills that have gone up more than 250% in neighborhoods close to data centers, according to Bloomberg.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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There are six species of birds that flock to neighborhoods and try to roost, said Rachel Richter, an urban wildlife biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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One bag serves three hearty portions, or four measly ones.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Houston Houston leans into Texas-sized indulgence, with a food scene built on big portions and bold flavors.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team-captain label and All-American honors help, but the real selling points are Schrauth’s sturdy frame, strong hands and a physical style that works in tight quarters.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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For all those who insisted the players were preserving their energy for the court, the Nuggets responded with one of the worst playoff quarters in franchise history.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Evidence from deregulated market segments shows that removing these regulations would cut the same premiums substantially.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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It’s structured as a rondo, in which an initial or main melody is repeated in between one or more contrasting segments.—
Brian Duignan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The site, situated northeast of Mexico City, is among the premier Mesoamerican archaeological zones.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its range exceeds 310 miles, allowing the A400M to release weapons far outside typical surface-to-air missile engagement zones.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sections. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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