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 district also adjusted the southern boundary between Woodcreek and Oakmont high schools, excluding the Placer Vineyard community.
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The company also opened its first direct retail store in Beijing's Wangfujing commercial district.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Despite opening foreign properties like the Michelangelo in New York’s Midtown district in 1992, taking over the Hotel Castille in Paris in 2005 and The Gore, The Pelham and The Franklin in London in 2014, the focus for the group remains fixed on Italy.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The top two floors of a building in Maashuq in the Tyre district collapsed after an airstrike, according to AFP images.
—May 19, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The company also opened its first direct retail store in Beijing's Wangfujing commercial district.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Despite opening foreign properties like the Michelangelo in New York’s Midtown district in 1992, taking over the Hotel Castille in Paris in 2005 and The Gore, The Pelham and The Franklin in London in 2014, the focus for the group remains fixed on Italy.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The top two floors of a building in Maashuq in the Tyre district collapsed after an airstrike, according to AFP images.
—May 19, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district
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The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Videos of the Saturday night melee at a Chipotle in the Navy Yard neighborhood showed youths throwing punches and chairs as patrons watched in fear.—
Steve Thompson,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Andrew Benintendi’s leadoff, solo blast in the sixth that chased Taillon was another fastball on the outer edge of the zone.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The Canadiens scored on their first shot, a one-timer from Arber Xhekaj off an offensive-zone faceoff.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The board also rejected a provisional ballot of a voter who voted in the wrong precinct.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The rising cost of living, combined with limited access to county services, is a major concern across our precinct.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The Patriots broke a 14-14 tie with kills from Hudson McFarlane and the game-winning attack from David Griffin to claim Christian’s first section title in boys volleyball.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“District.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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