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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
watched the hockey game in the new sports arena
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
has a lot of influence in the local business arena
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Recent Examples of arena
Livanavage closed the scoring for UND, which improved to 2-6 in its last eight games in the arena, where the NCHC postseason tournament is annually staged.
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Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
If the fan engages in conduct prohibited by the arena or team, the fan can see the license revoked and get kicked out of the arena.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In support of the album, the Bronx native is set to head out on her first-ever headlining arena run, the Little Miss Drama Tour.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Much to the relief of the arena security guards, that did not happen.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
If the fan engages in conduct prohibited by the arena or team, the fan can see the license revoked and get kicked out of the arena.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In support of the album, the Bronx native is set to head out on her first-ever headlining arena run, the Little Miss Drama Tour.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Much to the relief of the arena security guards, that did not happen.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
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On Monday night, an auditorium of movie lovers at the New York Film Festival were treated to the secret world premiere of Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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The seats move, wind gets blown at you (something that makes for a particularly unsettling moment when a character is shot in the head and the 4DX system simulates the bullet whizzing into your ear), and lights pop on and off around the auditorium to simulate gunfire and other effects.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Here’s the Week 8 schedule for Fort Worth-area high school football teams.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Just behind the visitor center is an outdoor amphitheater and trailheads for the Harkening Hill Trail and Elk Run Loop.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Known as the Passage of Commodus, the 180-foot corridor was built beneath the amphitheater to let emperors and VIP guests reach their seats in the imperial box without mingling with the crowds.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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The logistics are the realm of Gary Douglas, the academy’s head of operations.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The cycle marches on, unaware of, though not untouched by, the joys and the tragedies of the human realm.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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Petrino has coached Western Kentucky, Louisville and Missouri State since he was fired by the Razorbacks for off-field reasons in the spring of 2012.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Browns might even have a plan to get Sanders on the field at some point this season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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The structure is covered with flat planes of shades of white and gray, while the occasional architectural elements painted in a primary color stand out noticeably.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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And Kate Middleton’s outfit during a surprise visit to Northern Ireland includes all of those elements and more.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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That was a domain where the Badgers excelled.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The raw scores for each domain are transformed into a standardized zero to 100 scale, where higher scores indicate better health.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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Her department looks after 20 host families.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most people may be able to access flu vaccines at their local pharmacy, doctors office or even through certain public health departments.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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