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as in towns
the people living in a particular area
the whole community rallied to the aid of the family who had lost its home
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as in networks
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a large community of retired people in the coastal town
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as in fraternities
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of the medical community
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Recent Examples of communities
The overlapping of Christmas and Hanukkah this year serves as a powerful call to find common ground, not just in our personal lives but also in our workplaces, boardrooms, and communities.
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Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Such policies, Qureshi said, respect the values and experiences of diverse communities across Wisconsin.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The peace allowed communities to rebuild free from the fear of more attacks.
—William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
And the Karen and Telugu communities have additional regular services in their own languages.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition, widespread access to healthier food options that are cheaper and readily available, particularly among underserved poorer communities will help keep people healthy and mitigate obesity and ultimately a diagnosis of type II diabetes.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
By embracing collaboration, businesses, communities and individuals can unlock new opportunities and achieve outcomes that are more impactful, efficient and sustainable.
—Sattie Persaud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Meetups are a key element since the open-source communities are so distributed.
—John Ellis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Franchisees can address the specific needs of their communities while still delivering the professionalism and service their brand represents.
—Jason Anderson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Such policies, Qureshi said, respect the values and experiences of diverse communities across Wisconsin.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The peace allowed communities to rebuild free from the fear of more attacks.
—William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
And the Karen and Telugu communities have additional regular services in their own languages.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition, widespread access to healthier food options that are cheaper and readily available, particularly among underserved poorer communities will help keep people healthy and mitigate obesity and ultimately a diagnosis of type II diabetes.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
By embracing collaboration, businesses, communities and individuals can unlock new opportunities and achieve outcomes that are more impactful, efficient and sustainable.
—Sattie Persaud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Meetups are a key element since the open-source communities are so distributed.
—John Ellis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Franchisees can address the specific needs of their communities while still delivering the professionalism and service their brand represents.
—Jason Anderson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communities
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In the decades since his death, King was honored on nearly 1,000 streets in cities, towns and suburbs across the country, and a few in foreign lands.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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For the Centennial State, business in its ski towns brings huge economic gains, with spending reaching record highs this past year.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the 1600s, the Alkmaar market traded millions of pounds of cheese, exporting it throughout Europe and European colonies.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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California vowed to shut down colonies where hundreds of captive dogs supply blood for veterinary care.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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The bill also pushes universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs, publish their hazing prevention policies and identify which fraternities and sororities have broken those rules.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sigma Pi and Phi Kappa Tau fraternities also do not belong to IFC on the Hill or CU’s fraternity council.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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Four Milwaukee alderman are exploring the feasibility of providing refunds to residents whose neighborhoods were not adequately plowed after this month's snow fall, the council announced Monday.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Daley wasn’t interested, knowing that in certain white neighborhoods, those signs would be defaced or destroyed.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chris, 46, and Jen, 45, and their 12-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twin sons are but one of many interfaith families who light the menorah and gather round the Christmas tree this time of year.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers answer more than 130,000 calls through the hotline; families can also track Santa through Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Just like in all professions, people know each other.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Being a taxi or ambulance driver won't automatically protect against developing Alzheimer's disease or dying from it but frequent behaviors within those professions could reveal information about preventing the illness.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Condo conversions also are planned in cities such as Hollywood and Dania Beach.Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The result is a well-balanced, fashionably pink martini that combines both cities, NYC and Paris.Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The organizations have observed a remarkable ability among participants to maintain relationships despite external pressures.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Employers and organizations will decide whether or not to give the day off.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Communities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communities. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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