as in stadiums
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators
the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour
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Recent Examples of coliseums
On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coliseums
stadiums
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Other high-profile games at different stadiums seemed to have similar conditions, but matches with lower demand had wider availability, according to the New York Times story, cited by Bonta in Wednesday’s news release.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Kuma, whose recent projects range from luxury resorts to museums and stadiums, is overseeing the architectural direction.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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“Coliseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseums. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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