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Recent Examples of hippodrome
The team took the practice field at the hippodrome—the Games’ horse facility, with a central field surrounded by a racetrack and grandstand—and everything seemed in good enough shape.
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Will Grant, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
The buildings struck Wednesday were between several heritage sites, including the hippodrome and a cluster of seaside sites associated with the ancient Phoenicians and the Crusaders.
—Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Today, that history is honored by the dozens of young men who continue to train and care for horses, then gather with them at the hippodrome to race on tracks lined with tires.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
In La Teste-de-Buch, firefighters have turned the local hippodrome into a temporary headquarters, buzzing with fire trucks.
—New York Times, 19 July 2022
Pictured from the back, the lithe figure of a boy sits, insouciant, atop a railing that surrounds the hippodrome.
—The New Yorker, 13 May 2022
But from Dan Patch Avenue to the hippodrome, the pair’s fame lives on with every beloved horse shown at the fair.
—Staff Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Aug. 2020
Will Grant, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
The buildings struck Wednesday were between several heritage sites, including the hippodrome and a cluster of seaside sites associated with the ancient Phoenicians and the Crusaders.
—Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Today, that history is honored by the dozens of young men who continue to train and care for horses, then gather with them at the hippodrome to race on tracks lined with tires.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
In La Teste-de-Buch, firefighters have turned the local hippodrome into a temporary headquarters, buzzing with fire trucks.
—New York Times, 19 July 2022
Pictured from the back, the lithe figure of a boy sits, insouciant, atop a railing that surrounds the hippodrome.
—The New Yorker, 13 May 2022
But from Dan Patch Avenue to the hippodrome, the pair’s fame lives on with every beloved horse shown at the fair.
—Staff Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hippodrome
Noun
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Researchers have debated for decades how these dinosaurs used their signature dome.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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That dome still rises above Skylight Inn today, and not much else has changed, either.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps turning the win a bit sour at the end of the game, in the fourth quarter, a Fever fan was escorted out of the arena for comments directed at Gray.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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No doubt fans would embrace the arena evolution as simply the next rung on the band’s inevitable, world-conquering trajectory.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The remodel of the former office building included the construction of about 30 traditional classrooms, art rooms with kilns, science labs, a band room, gymnasium and cafeteria, McGlynn said.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The former gymnasium for the laborer training school that once occupied the property and now serves as Olivet’s chapel is decorated with holiday decor on December 13, 2022, for an upcoming choir concert.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The incident took place on Wednesday night when the person, whose name hasn't been released, was riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at the Universal Orlando Resorts park and became unresponsive in the middle of the ride, according to a statement from Universal Orlando Resorts.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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It may have been shunned by Bridgerton, but Cheltenham is well worth a visit, not only for its period architecture and dreamy parks but for its independent spirit and lively event calendar.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s hidden within the 30-hectare El Torón nature reserve and offers in-room spa services, excursions to nearby beaches for sunning and surfing, and cuisine crafted from fresh, local ingredients.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The spa, which features a sauna, hammam, and thermal pools, was busy with European tourists.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This gym would provide a safe space for training, fitness, and empowerment for women.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Davis remembers Horn’s first post-draft workout was with local kids at a gym in his hometown.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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