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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But there’s a difference between accepting the legality of gambling and actively promoting it, whether that’s through opening sportsbooks at stadiums like Wrigley Field or saturating game broadcasts with gambling advertisements.—
Michael Delayo,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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And clearly, there are still stadiums in this country that will book him, as well as fans to fill their seats.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Coliseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseums. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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