as in neighborhood
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district
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Recent Examples of district
The Universal Orlando Resort currently includes two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure), a shopping and dining district, and a water park called Volcano Bay.
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Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
But some applications created conflict, such as one in Benedict's district where a homeowner wanted to build a porch.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
The awards program recognizes outstanding educational leaders throughout California who are making significant contributions to their schools, districts and communities.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
How schools spent federal aid money mattered: Student achievement grew more in districts that spent federal relief money on academic interventions like tutoring or summer school rather than facility upgrades or mental health supports.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
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Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
But some applications created conflict, such as one in Benedict's district where a homeowner wanted to build a porch.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
The awards program recognizes outstanding educational leaders throughout California who are making significant contributions to their schools, districts and communities.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
How schools spent federal aid money mattered: Student achievement grew more in districts that spent federal relief money on academic interventions like tutoring or summer school rather than facility upgrades or mental health supports.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
Noun
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The closures aim to address declining enrollment and resource distribution, but parents argue losing a neighborhood school limits teacher connections and disrupts friendships.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now, local foodies can venture to Ballantyne to get a taste of the popular neighborhood bakery, which will be taking over the space formerly home to Bagel Bin & Deli II, which closed in March 2024.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Homer Township Reset slate, a group of Republicans challenging the incumbent township administration, was leading by a large margin Tuesday night in the Homer Township Republican primary after all precincts reported, according to unofficial results.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends an event at the NYPD's 40th precinct, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in the Bronx borough of New York.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Based on Leblanc’s verbal and written statement and the witness statements, police determined that prior to the collision, Leblanc passed two vehicles in a no passing zone, the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Danny Ramirez made sure that his Captain America: Brave New World flight scenes didn't put his friendship with Top Gun: Maverick costar Tom Cruise in the danger zone.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Included in the Wednesday announcement was the news that David Shipley, the Opinion section editor, had resigned from his role.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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The comment section of the post was filled with fans lusting after Nikko.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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