Definition of venuenext
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as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics

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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings

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Recent Examples of venue The emergency docket, nicknamed the shadow docket, offers a venue for a quick answer about whether the government can continue a policy while a challenge is litigated. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026 In the venue’s defense, the arena’s near-impenetrable exterior likely had something to do with its appeal. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 The actual way that the venue is created allows for that element to be controlled. Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for venue
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Noun
  • Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • At least 22 locations broke or tied daily temperature records Thursdayand 17 more fell Friday.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • On one hand, the arena offers a level of privacy and security few locations can match.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • However, some online forums describe high-pressure sales tactics from company representatives when receiving quotes.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • This forum might include government representatives, independent technical experts, and others.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • For just $18, this set includes four cubes in different sizes, along with a shoe bag, laundry bag, and cosmetic pouch to keep every travel essential in its place.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • The April 2025 incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey sent three teenagers to a hospital, months after a California oversight body ruled the facility was not a safe place for youths to be housed.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • How to watch America's Block Party from home Each block party event may host livestreams on their sites and social media channels.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Spotify asked Kalshi and Polymarket to remove its logo from their sites after users allegedly manipulated data on the streaming platform to cash out on prediction markets.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

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

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