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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 districts
Federal pandemic funding is expiring, leaving many districts with budget cuts approaching 8%.
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Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
No Democrat has represented its predecessor districts, which cover much of the same territory, since 1979.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Johnson said lawmakers have a lot of work to do in their districts.
—Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Teaching a new generation Colorado supported 1,367 CTE programs across 329 schools and 154 districts during 2023-2024 academic year for the more than 125,000 CTE students enrolled in high school, according to state data.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
After Missouri Republican lawmakers rushed to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts last week, critics argue the new map includes a crucial error that places more than 870 Kansas City residents in two districts.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But as the deadline approaches, the pressure on Democrats to find an off-ramp is certain to intensify—particularly from members representing districts with large federal workforces.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
The Orange County Department of Education is offering recommendations on compliance, including encouraging districts to consult with their lawyers and put board policies on the agenda.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
County planning staff members had proposed allowing multifamily, typically apartments, in commercial districts.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
No Democrat has represented its predecessor districts, which cover much of the same territory, since 1979.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Johnson said lawmakers have a lot of work to do in their districts.
—Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Teaching a new generation Colorado supported 1,367 CTE programs across 329 schools and 154 districts during 2023-2024 academic year for the more than 125,000 CTE students enrolled in high school, according to state data.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
After Missouri Republican lawmakers rushed to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts last week, critics argue the new map includes a crucial error that places more than 870 Kansas City residents in two districts.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But as the deadline approaches, the pressure on Democrats to find an off-ramp is certain to intensify—particularly from members representing districts with large federal workforces.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
The Orange County Department of Education is offering recommendations on compliance, including encouraging districts to consult with their lawyers and put board policies on the agenda.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
County planning staff members had proposed allowing multifamily, typically apartments, in commercial districts.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for districts
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As the title suggests, the film is set in Baltimore, whose landmarks, neighborhoods, underpasses, and professional football team are well evoked.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The armed wing of Hamas said on Thursday the hostages were distributed throughout the neighborhoods of Gaza City.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Borderlands 4 has maybe five in total, only to reach boss zones.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after Japan’s surrender, US and Soviet officials agreed to establish two military occupation zones, one in the South run by the Americans and the other in the North directed by the Russians.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Funke finished with 164 total yards, including 78 on the ground with all of that coming over the final three quarters.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Love went nearly two full quarters between touches, and Price was benched after his second-quarter fumble.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The District 7 race remained razor close with all precincts reporting Wednesday, with the top four candidates all coming within a point-and-a-half of each other.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The alleged election fraud occurred at three different voting precincts.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The recall affects approximately 3,315 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke packaged and sold at Costco deli sections on September 18, 2025.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Canary Island wrestling is captured in three sections of the film, shot in a Neo-doc style, but focusing as much of the wrestlers’ physique as success.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Districts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/districts. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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