venues

Definition of venuesnext
plural of venue
1
as in platforms
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 locations
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 venues Accessibility All of the dining venues and wellness facilities (including the yoga and fitness pavilions and spa treatment rooms) are accessible from within the first floor of the Estate House and the surrounding grounds; the Estate House, along with the Casitas, offer ADA rooms. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Herbst noted that this year’s race was boosted by a lift in out-of-home deliveries, with consumption in bars, restaurants and other venues accounting for 10% of Fox’s overall audience. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Issuing tariffs through those venues typically require investigations into unfair trading practices and other steps and take more time to implement. Brian Bennett, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 Competing with the elements at outdoor venues, like bitter cold, rain, wind and snow. Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 That leaves three viable off-campus venues. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 Hammond additionally features a casino, concert venues, along with theaters and art galleries. John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026 Basically, various countries rent out cool venues in Milan — from historic halls to popular pubs — to use as home bases for fans and events, some private and some open to the public by reservation. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026 Bookings for flights and hotels were up after the dates and venues of games were announced in December. Frédéric Dimanche, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • The agency's statement added that this constitutes offenses punishable under national and international laws, as well as under policies on moderation adopted by major digital platforms.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Time spent on Instagram The lawsuit alleges that Meta designed its platforms to keep users scrolling and juice profits, a key line of questioning Wednesday.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • These locations are in addition to the two stores Trader Joe's announced earlier this month, which are planned for Louisiana and New York.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Here are some parties, crawfish boils, king cake locations, and more for the holiday.
    Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
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  • Organizers say the space will offer a dynamic schedule of events, including art exhibits, live performances, community forums, and educational workshops.
    CBS News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The fund also has invite-only forums, such as last year’s in Montana that featured actor Kevin Costner, where investors can hear about potential projects directly from those involved, which can include A-list stars.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But observations from the forthcoming Artemis II could inform the selection of future landing sites.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
  • With only 60 residential sites planned along miles of unspoiled coastline, opportunities to buy into the community remain scarce.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Multiple outlets have reported that lawmakers must schedule appointments at the DOJ at least 24 hours in advance to assess the documents at a secure facility.
    Philip Wang, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Media outlets and NGOs later identified that agent as Gertler (though he was never charged in the case).
    Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Set the scene Palm Springs has long been a retreat for those seeking a restorative weekend away from the bustle of nearby Los Angeles and, come winter when the temps dip in most places around the States, those desperate for a dose of winter sun.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Finally, the climate crisis is making winemaking an increasingly volatile business, but one winemaker in Namibia has worked out how to produce award-winning wines in one of the driest places in the world.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026

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“Venues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venues. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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