venues

plural of venue
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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 Farmer’s ideas and insights have appeared in multiple venues including Harper’s Bazaar, NPR, The Washington Post, and Teen Vogue. Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025 The vessel includes 30 bars and restaurants, eight entertainment venues, four swimming pools and 15 guest decks. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 The 2025 edition gathered 206 galleries at the Grand Palais, while its public program unfolded at nine venues across town. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025 With its abundant sunshine and excellent weather, Orlando is a pleasant place for retirees and offers many recreational activities, including music venues, galleries, and, of course, theme parks. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025 Game 2 set for Yankee Stadium When the series shifts to New York on Saturday, Charlotte will confront one of MLS’s most challenging venues. Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025 Presented across four venues in Lagos and Ibadan, the program features solo and collaborative projects, institutional exhibitions, screenings, and talks. Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025 Projects that had heavyweight backing — professional sports venues in particular — and the Legislature’s own Capitol construction project could get relief from CEQA’s requirements. Dan Walters, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025 But indie venues weren’t buying it. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • Experts say the biggest jump has been online, through smartphone apps and platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers Despite their chunkiness, the platforms are super lightweight and stable, thanks to a grippy non-slip rubber sole.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The supermarket giant's list of stores equipped with electronic shelf labels (ESLs) continues to grow with two locations in Northern Kentucky in suburban Cincinnati joining 11 identified in Southwest Ohio.
    Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Apple AirTag Initially, Apple shared that 18 commercial airlines, including Delta, United, and Lufthansa, would soon begin accepting Find My item locations of their passengers’ checked bags.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Tickets have started showing up on broker sites.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
  • In 2020 and 2024, the party platform began with land acknowledgments for the Native American tribes that had previously inhabited their convention sites.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The safety plan can also include nearby places to go for urgent help, such as the nearest hospital emergency department or mental health crisis center.
    Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, frequently engages with federal digital policy initiatives and AI oversight forums.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Wilson was a constant presence at public forums and knew many principals and administrators on a first-name basis.
    Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Venues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venues. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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