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as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics

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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings

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Recent Examples of venue Several sources, including Front Office Sports, confirmed that Grand Slam Track had concerns about the venue deal, which is among the reasons for the cancellation. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 According to a press release shared with PEOPLE, the opulent celebration took place at the Knotting Hill Place, a venue in Little Elm, just outside of Dallas. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 June 2025 The duo conceived their upcoming venue with a specific vision: to open a space that blends bar, market and restaurant, while also offering a comfortable and inclusive environment for those who eschew booze. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 11 June 2025 The curfew and closures have impacted several entertainment venues in the section of downtown that includes the Arts District and entertainment hub L.A. Live. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for venue
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Noun
  • There are currently 1,400 brands, boutiques and department stores on the Farfetch platform, which serves customers in more than 190 countries and territories.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
  • Legacy media companies have struggled to maintain their foothold in recent years as viewers shift to alternative platforms for news and entertainment.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • First discovered: 12:45 p.m. June 6 Initial location: Orange County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Casta A new wildfire was reported today at 12:45 p.m. in Orange County.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
  • The Texas locations that closed are in Grapevine, Houston and San Marcos.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Set up a Ko-Fi page or Etsy store, post on Reddit or Discord forums, and build a small portfolio.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • Software engineers continue to debate the merits of each on various Reddit threads and forums.
    Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 June 2025
  • The establishment is designed to be a comfortable place to gather.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • Pictures of the site show the stone foundation shockingly close to the road.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
  • That movie also reportedly resulted in mass layoffs at the site, prompting an outcry from the union.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 June 2025

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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