1
as in districts
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
several abandoned warehouses in the city's industrial section are being converted into art galleries and artists' lofts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in portions
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
had trouble fitting the sections of the bookcase together
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sections
Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Louvre remained open, but closed some sections to visitors.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 Sep. 2025
Winners are announced each Friday online and in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor flooding up to one half foot in depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Available at vaqueros stands near sections 204, 229, 416 and 446.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Dampen the mop with the vinegar solution and mop the floor in sections.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The building’s oldest sections date back to the 1840s, but most of the historic details were restored and renovated at the turn of the century by Onni Tarjanne (the architect behind the Finnish National Theatre).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Venice Film Festival concludes this weekend, with the juries handing out awards Saturday evening (CET) in the competition, Orizzonti, and more sections.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
These represent the various sections of the pyramid, always starting from the top.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Louvre remained open, but closed some sections to visitors.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 Sep. 2025
Winners are announced each Friday online and in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor flooding up to one half foot in depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Available at vaqueros stands near sections 204, 229, 416 and 446.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Dampen the mop with the vinegar solution and mop the floor in sections.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The building’s oldest sections date back to the 1840s, but most of the historic details were restored and renovated at the turn of the century by Onni Tarjanne (the architect behind the Finnish National Theatre).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Venice Film Festival concludes this weekend, with the juries handing out awards Saturday evening (CET) in the competition, Orizzonti, and more sections.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sections
Noun
-
During hours of debate on Friday, which Republicans eventually shut down using a procedural move, Democrats continued to slam the new map as detrimental to voters – particularly for voters in Kansas City, Missouri, which would be split among multiple districts.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Money floods into affected districts, muffling outrage precisely when constituents are most enraged.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Lady Mary was Michelle Dockery’s breakout role, paving the way to parts in 2011’s Hanna; Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley; and the 2014 action thriller Non-Stop, alongside Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Beyond 100 people, culture often fragments, communication distorts and the founder’s vision weakens.—
Jonathan Low,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Officials are working through nearby neighborhoods, contacting people with doorbell cameras and speaking to witnesses to identify any leads, Mason said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Koster added that multiple neighborhoods were hit by landslides, which caused structural damage to properties and other structures.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
In early spring of 2025, the prairies were once again dry, but timely rainfall in mid May recharged wetlands in portions of North Dakota, southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
-
On the East Coast, northern portions of Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine could all also see the aurora.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
-
He was featured in news segments throughout the country and became a mini-celebrity.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Sep. 2025
-
The implications extend beyond cost savings to entirely new product categories and customer segments.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
For planes flying 30,000 feet above sea level or military vehicles traveling through combat zones, that level of reliability can mean the difference between life and death.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Rooftops—once ignored or treated as mechanical zones—are now vital platforms for green infrastructure.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sections. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share