neighborhood

1
as in vicinity
an approximate amount, extent, or degree a movie that's said to have cost in the neighborhood of 100 million dollars

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2
as in district
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature are you familiar with the city's Latino neighborhood?

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3
as in town
the people living in a particular area invited practically the whole neighborhood over for a big party

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4
as in backyard
an adjoining region or space we were somewhere in the neighborhood of the Capitol because we could see the dome

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Recent Examples of neighborhood The couple took a risk and documented it on TikTok, where the idea has taken flight 3 Comments A couple looking for the perfect wedding venue decided to take a chance on a beautiful home in their neighborhood. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025 At first glance, a historic commercial building in Detroit’s Woodbridge neighborhood still reflects its industrial roots. Brendel Hightower, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025 Fulton and Mitchell were teens when they were arrested in the 2003 murder of Christopher Collazo in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025 The closures aim to address declining enrollment and resource distribution, but parents argue losing a neighborhood school limits teacher connections and disrupts friendships. Kristal Dixon, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neighborhood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
Noun
  • Residents are not currently in the line of fire, but officials warned that people in the vicinity should be prepared in case evacuations become necessary.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
  • All buildings in the vicinity with windows facing towards the bomb were also evacuated.
    Joseph Ataman, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • No hydrants Countryside Fire District personnel battled a house fire on March 1 in Long Grove, the district reported.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Five schools previously considered for closure or conversion in the Fort Worth Independent School District will remain open and unchanged, district officials said.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Much of the impact on education, human services and town aid has been mitigated with $2.8 billion in emergency federal COVID aid the state received in 2021, funds that could be spent outside budget cap constraints.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The causes of death have been revealed for the three Kansas City Chiefs fans who were found dead in the backyard of their friend's home in January 2024.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Police found the bodies in the backyard of a house on NW 83rd Terrace in the city on Jan. 9, 2024.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Broadcasters are changing their tune while tennis authorities will continue to pursue the next generation of viewers with a product that chimes with their audience’s time.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Often, botanic gardens will organize their collections by geographic region, while others might group plants to a slightly more creative tune, such as habitat type or theme.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Closing environmental justice offices will put communities at a disadvantage and will no longer help communities advocate for themselves.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
  • With budget cuts looming, the VTC is imploring local businesses, community partners and donors to invest in workforce development and help shape the future of Baltimore’s economy.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Inglewood is a city located about 10 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
  • As Nicholas highlights in Reinventing the Heartland, cities that build strong entrepreneurial ecosystems aren’t those that blindly chase startups, but those that embed innovation into their existing industries.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • On a map, her remote Alaskan village is called Port Alsworth.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • What To Know In recent days, Russian and North Korean troops have taken back control of several villages in the Kursk region, where Ukraine launched an incursion in August.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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