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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
Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Players running through neighborhoods, hiding in yards or driving recklessly put themselves and others at risk and students could end up being charged with crimes like disorderly conduct, trespassing, reckless driving and aggravated assault, police said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
About 30 minutes after the shooting, Jones was arrested at a gas station near his home in the Swope Park Campus neighborhood of Kansas City, according to court documents.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
Maradona died during home hospitalization in the private neighborhood of San Andrés, in the town of Tigre, 14 days after undergoing surgery for a subdural hematoma.
—Gilles Salomone, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Players running through neighborhoods, hiding in yards or driving recklessly put themselves and others at risk and students could end up being charged with crimes like disorderly conduct, trespassing, reckless driving and aggravated assault, police said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
About 30 minutes after the shooting, Jones was arrested at a gas station near his home in the Swope Park Campus neighborhood of Kansas City, according to court documents.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
Maradona died during home hospitalization in the private neighborhood of San Andrés, in the town of Tigre, 14 days after undergoing surgery for a subdural hematoma.
—Gilles Salomone, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
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There’s also an underwater carousel, a food and beverage outlet and a reef drop in the vicinity.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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Not to mention the styling team, additional friends, and anyone else in the general vicinity.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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The port has since moved forward with a plan for the bayfront property east of the police headquarters that features Topgolf International as the anchor tenant in a larger entertainment district with new park space and a realigned Liberator Way.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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At the same meeting on Monday, Robert Halverson was approved as the district’s new superintendent.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
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
Noun
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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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The rustic community grew as a destination through the decades.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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In a new study, the nonprofit group ranked Sacramento 23rd out of 100 U.S. cities where people prone to seasonal allergies face the most challenges.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the aftermath of the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust, protests erupted on university campuses and in the streets of major cities.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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So Far The village oracle cursed Kratos by literally bonding the ashes of his deceased family to his body, earning him the Ghost of Sparta nickname for his ghostly white visage.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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The route passes along medieval villages, imposing glaciers, lakeshores dotted with palm trees, and through 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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