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
Without a cash infusion, the school district faces at least $37 million in cuts next year and every year going forward, according to district officials.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Gretna, Louisiana On the west bank of the Mississippi, just across the river from New Orleans, Gretna is the seat of Jefferson Parish, among Louisiana's largest National Historic Register districts.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Flood waters rose to 20 feet above the French Broad’s typical level, pushing the river into breweries, restaurants, and studios that made up the popular entertainment district.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
House Republicans will discuss a pilot program, set to lapse at the end of the month, that gives members extra money to spend on security in their districts at their weekly conference meeting this morning, per a person familiar.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Gretna, Louisiana On the west bank of the Mississippi, just across the river from New Orleans, Gretna is the seat of Jefferson Parish, among Louisiana's largest National Historic Register districts.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Flood waters rose to 20 feet above the French Broad’s typical level, pushing the river into breweries, restaurants, and studios that made up the popular entertainment district.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
House Republicans will discuss a pilot program, set to lapse at the end of the month, that gives members extra money to spend on security in their districts at their weekly conference meeting this morning, per a person familiar.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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Less than two miles to the south, smaller but densely populated camps in Gaza City's Al-Zaytoun and Tuffah neighborhoods have also emptied out compared to the beginning of September, images show.—
Camilla Alcini,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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What really shines, though, are creations riffing on the rich array of international flavors that converge in Houston’s sprawling neighborhoods.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Incumbent Michelle Wu leveled him in every ward and almost every precinct in Tuesday’s preliminary election, including in the Franklin Park area where Kraft has made Wu’s plan to build a women’s professional soccer stadium at White Stadium a major issue.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Thrasher learned his precinct was actually across the parking lot at precinct 57.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Votes are only accepted during the initial Eastern and Central time zone broadcasts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 10 non-kickers on the kicking team, and the nine players on the receiving team in the setup zone, cannot move until the ball hits the ground or a player in the landing zone or endzone fields it.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The underrated sale section is a hub for seriously steep discounts—up to 63% off—on garden decor, lights, and tools to help give your yard a little TLC this fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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