sections 1 of 2

plural of section
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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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sections

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of section

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Recent Examples of sections
Noun
Other sections feature views of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 His attorneys said the blast melted decorative lighting on his balcony, charred the railing and melted sections of artificial turf. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Teams might end up rewriting entire sections of code because the system could not handle the demand. Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Last year, which marked the first holiday season for Epic Universe, merry decor was concentrated in its Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic and Celestial Park sections. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 In 2022, a fire engulfed large sections of the resort in flames, causing significant damage. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The image above shows pinkish-orange guano staining large sections of some of the Danger Islands, Heroína Island and Beagle Island. Brett Tingley, Space.com, 30 July 2026 The house Irina lives in, a striking Brutalist manse whose concrete sections rise to defy gravity, makes a significant aesthetic contribution in itself. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026 Several sections extended beyond the floor-length hem, forming a loose, uneven train. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sections
Noun
  • Also in play is whether Democrats, who tried to redraw districts in Virginia to their advantage but were rebuffed by the state supreme court, can pick candidates who can defeat Republicans in the fall.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Start dates are below for a non-comprehensive list of public school districts in the Little Rock metropolitan area, along with some of the region's larger open-enrollment charter schools and private schools.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Hernandez and Wahab will face off again in November to fill a full term starting next year to represent the 14th congressional district that encompasses parts of Alameda County, including the cities of Fremont, Hayward, Dublin and Livermore.
    Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The trailer is located on the property belonging to Heights, and the photos show deceased people partially wrapped in sheets or clear plastic bags, with their faces and body parts sticking out.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This creates an unhealthy dependency and fragments attention, contributing to chronic stress.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Technology fragments children’s attention spans.
    Kira Willey, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The city of Atlanta broke ground this week on a $65 million, 130-unit affordable housing development in Lindbergh — one of metro Atlanta’s highest-income neighborhoods.
    Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to affecting parts of San Juan, the rationing will extend to certain neighborhoods in the cities of Carolina, Juncos, Gurabo, Trujillo Alto, Canovanas and Loiza.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County, encompassing portions of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Tamarac, North Lauderdale, Plantation, Sunrise and Pompano Beach.
    Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The National Weather Service office in Sacramento has issued a heat advisory for the entire Central Valley, and mountainous portions of Northern California, through Sunday evening amid a forecast for the hottest temperatures so far this summer.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • From entering the Canadian Open with an 11-18 record in 2026 to playing in the quarters, Alexandrova is one win from matching a career-best result at a WTA 1000.
    Lukas Weese, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In the Sacred Relics Room, visitors can view the Prophet Muhammad’s cloak and sword, while the Harem is located the sultan's private quarters.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Predecessor Joe Erlinger, who held the job for over six years and often served as the face of McDonald’s in TV news segments, will be an adviser through early next year, the company said.
    Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There’s even hope within CBS News that such segments can help the division reach new crowds.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Election officials are asking voters to visit nearby drop boxes outside of evacuation zones to drop off ballot packets.
    Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond core rooms, demand is rising for outdoor social spaces, home offices, hobby rooms, and at-home fitness zones.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sections. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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