Definition of venuenext
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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 The latter are online betting venues where people can wager on sports, entertainment and political events. Bernard Condon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Both dining venues are led by chef Brandon Boudet, co-owner of SoCal eateries Little Dom’s and Little Dom’s Seafood. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Third Eye Blind band members Stephan Jenkins and Brad Hargreaves are investors of the new venue. Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for venue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venue
Noun
  • My husband has a large following on social media platforms due to his former career.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The layout includes an ergonomic cockpit, a refined interior with a twin cabin aft, and a teak deck with fold-out platforms and sunpads forward and aft.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That same night, the suspect's phone pinged at the location on the bridge where Limon's remains were discovered — to the west of Tampa — the court documents allege.
    Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The Supreme Court on Monday grappled with the constitutionality of law enforcement’s use of Google location history data to track down a suspect, in a case that could further define the Constitution’s protections for digital privacy.
    Julian Mark, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Mary Mangan, of Somerville, Massachusetts, filed her application in January using advice from online forums.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Similar claims have since circulated across Reddit, Instagram, YouTube, FlyerTalk, and credit-card forums, where users say fares appear to rise when Amex cards, Uber Cash credits, Uber One memberships, gift-card balances, or business profiles are attached to their accounts.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Only 26 points separated Flagg and Knueppel in a balloting where 100 reporters and broadcasters who cover the league ranked their top three rookies, with five points going to first place, three to second and one to third.
    Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Our Consider This event takes place on Thursday, May 7 on the Universal lot, with a reception to follow at the Peacock Grill.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Those ratings create an estimate of how many goals each team is expected to score and allow in a game against an average opponent at a neutral site.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In the years when the president attends the WHCA dinner, the Secret Service takes over the security for the event, though numerous law enforcement agencies had personnel on site Saturday night.
    Tamara Keith, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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