localities

plural of locality
as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something a locality filled with exotic plants

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Recent Examples of localities Although embodied experience varied in different localities around the Atlantic Basin by climate, legal status, race and other vulnerabilities, the instruments used on those bodies capture general notions of physical well-being. Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 There’s little rhyme or reason in terms of states that continue to allow licensing lunacy by leaving livelihoods to localities. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 After a state audit in 2024 found the state was not consistently tracking outcomes for the homelessness funding, the state started requiring localities to report outcome data every month. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 The torrential storm hit 60 localities, and emergency services pumped water from more than 350 houses and 100 streets, according to the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, or IGSU. ABC News, 1 July 2026 These include streamlining federal environmental reviews, easing design restrictions on modular homes, and increasing federal financial support for localities and housing associations that build affordable units. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The final bill authorizes the program for three years, which would provide grants to states and localities to help rebuild. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 And here is your friendly reminder that certain states and localities are still offering incentives. Sara Lacey, The Drive, 25 June 2026 Another provision would create a grant program, the Innovation Fund, that awards $200 million a year for five years to localities with a track record of increasing housing supply. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localities
Noun
  • The offer is good Monday-Wednesday for a limited time at participating locations.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Mexican authorities announced no more than 25,000 will be allowed to gather near the statue, with overflow crowds directed to 49 other locations along Paseo de la Reforma and throughout the city featuring screens showing the game.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Public venues like Covent Garden provide live screenings with dedicated food and drink.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Social media sites used for hateful comments Pumphrey made threatening posts on the social media platform YouTube and other social media sites, according to the guilty plea.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The Utah family is spending their summer road tripping through the Southeast and stopping at significant Civil Rights sites along the way, including the King Center in Atlanta.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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“Localities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localities. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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