variants
or stadia
as in coliseums
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators
the football game will be held at the new stadium, which seats 100,000 people
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Recent Examples of stadiums
But there’s a difference between accepting the legality of gambling and actively promoting it, whether that’s through opening sportsbooks at stadiums like Wrigley Field or saturating game broadcasts with gambling advertisements.
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Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
And clearly, there are still stadiums in this country that will book him, as well as fans to fill their seats.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Their reunion tour — which was somehow not marred by any type of familial controversy — sold out stadiums around the world and overexcelled in every conceivable way, setting the template for what the future of band reunions could look like and solidifying their legacy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
The experience of having been there, played on multiple elevated courts in multiple NFL stadiums and seen all the Final Four hoopla, is invaluable.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Modern stadiums are home to a much wider variety of sports and purposes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The grant program will allow local and state agencies to increase police and emergency presence at stadiums, hotels and transportation hubs, while also supporting training exercises, background checks and stronger cybersecurity protections.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
On March 23, MLB announced a partnership with competitive eating star Joey Chestnut to bring the viral challenge to six stadiums during the 2026 season.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
And clearly, there are still stadiums in this country that will book him, as well as fans to fill their seats.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Their reunion tour — which was somehow not marred by any type of familial controversy — sold out stadiums around the world and overexcelled in every conceivable way, setting the template for what the future of band reunions could look like and solidifying their legacy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
The experience of having been there, played on multiple elevated courts in multiple NFL stadiums and seen all the Final Four hoopla, is invaluable.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Modern stadiums are home to a much wider variety of sports and purposes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The grant program will allow local and state agencies to increase police and emergency presence at stadiums, hotels and transportation hubs, while also supporting training exercises, background checks and stronger cybersecurity protections.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
On March 23, MLB announced a partnership with competitive eating star Joey Chestnut to bring the viral challenge to six stadiums during the 2026 season.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stadiums
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On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Now the parks department is asking the county Board of Supervisors to approve new emergency regulations to increase penalties.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Stadiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadiums. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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