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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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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
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A couple looking for the perfect wedding venue decided to take a chance on a beautiful home in their neighborhood.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
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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
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All buildings in the vicinity with windows facing towards the bomb were also evacuated.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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The investigation began in June 2019, just before Cooper was promoted to lieutenant in another district.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Photos of the 10,000-apartment development, released by state news agency KCNA after the country’s leader Kim Jong Un inspected the site Saturday, show residential skyscrapers spilling out from a wide boulevard in the new district, Hwasong.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Amagansett is a quaint 6.6 square-mile hamlet that is part of the larger town of East Hampton.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The outbreak of tornadoes raked through towns under the cover of darkness — the most dangerous and deadly time for a tornado outbreak.—
Eric Zerkel,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Mercedes-Benz parked in the backyard had damage on its front-right corner, hood and windshield, the warrant said, matching evidence found at the crash scene.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Leanne Roser, of New Lenox, kept a watchful eye over her four dogs in the backyard Thursday afternoon, two of them still energetic pups.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
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Check out South Side Fireflies, a free, early childhood music program set to the tunes of Earth, Wind & Fire.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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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
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Their commitment to quality ensures that buyers are investing in a home—and a community—built to stand the test of time.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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In 1956, Virginia’s governor closed three cities’ schools rather than integrate.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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In last year’s primary, leaders in the two cities supported Hatcher’s opponent Heather McCarthy who’s also Hobart city attorney.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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On a map, her remote Alaskan village is called Port Alsworth.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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