Definition of venuenext
1
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 The two largest venues were Al Bayt Stadium, at 68,895 people, and Lusail Stadium, with a capacity of 88,966. Doha Madani, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Yoni and Jeremy ran the Bushwick space Big Snow Buffalo Lodge, which shut down after Yoni was wounded in a random shooting on the street outside of the venue. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 This desire for privacy has led fans to speculate that the pair, both 36, will tie the knot in a covered venue or transport guests to the wedding location at the last minute. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Arsenia was first introduced to the venue in 2017 when artist Peregrine Honig invited him to perform there. J.m. Banks june 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for venue
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Noun
  • After hours of debate on Tuesday, the Broward County School Board has paused the rollout of an artificial intelligence platform following concerns regarding privacy, cybersecurity and age-appropriate content.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Here's what to know about July 4 travel, according to top travel platforms.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 June 2026
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  • In the months since, the strait has seen intense GPS spoofing — a form of navigation systems interference that causes vessels’ broadcast positions to appear in the wrong locations.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • Police were led to a second location, a home near 16th Street and Kensington Avenue in Kansas City, but investigators did not locate the man their either after another standoff.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
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  • The conference, attended by key European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is both a fundraising forum and a message to Russia that Ukraine’s Western supporters are in it for a long haul.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
  • Cicirelli said during the forum that the plaza is the most significant local landmark honoring Chavez, while other public assets featuring his name or likeness are also under review – and crews have already begun covering or removing the branding from some locations.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
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  • Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Antetokounmpo, 31, delivered the franchise's first championship in 50 years in 2021 and cemented his place among the greatest players in team history.
    Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
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  • Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • At least five people have been arrested at the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC amid federal allegations of vandalism at the site, according to law enforcement.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 23 June 2026

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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