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
Other high-profile games at different stadiums seemed to have similar conditions, but matches with lower demand had wider availability, according to the New York Times story, cited by Bonta in Wednesday’s news release.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Kuma, whose recent projects range from luxury resorts to museums and stadiums, is overseeing the architectural direction.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
The Community Investment Tax, Hillsborough’s half-cent sales tax that pays for roads, public buildings and upgrades to existing professional stadiums, makes up a large chunk of the framework.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
While the study noted that several cities with the highest temperatures, such as Dallas and Houston, have air conditioning in their stadiums, others don’t have proper cooling in place.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
What stadiums are hosting the 2026 World Cup in North America?
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Iranian officials have also asked for their flag and anthem to be respected, and for security guarantees at airports, hotels and stadiums.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
In December, the NFL said all stadiums will need to meet new standards for their fields before the 2028 season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Nine of the stadiums in the top 10 are open-roof stadiums, which can play a factor in the stadiums’ temperatures.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Kuma, whose recent projects range from luxury resorts to museums and stadiums, is overseeing the architectural direction.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
The Community Investment Tax, Hillsborough’s half-cent sales tax that pays for roads, public buildings and upgrades to existing professional stadiums, makes up a large chunk of the framework.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
While the study noted that several cities with the highest temperatures, such as Dallas and Houston, have air conditioning in their stadiums, others don’t have proper cooling in place.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
What stadiums are hosting the 2026 World Cup in North America?
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Iranian officials have also asked for their flag and anthem to be respected, and for security guarantees at airports, hotels and stadiums.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
In December, the NFL said all stadiums will need to meet new standards for their fields before the 2028 season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Nine of the stadiums in the top 10 are open-roof stadiums, which can play a factor in the stadiums’ temperatures.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stadiums
Noun
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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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With its proximity to the sea and provincial parks, busy restaurant scene, and charming history, this town is an alternative to Bar Harbor in neighboring Maine.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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That's why permits are required for digging in city parks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Stadiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadiums. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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