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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
When the Mavs hired Welts his main homework assignment is a new arena.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Additionally, a portion of the the 300-level of the arena will go through a makeover as well.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
This famous old cricketing arena was buzzing with anticipation at the first sight in this series of the biggest danger to England’s hopes and the biggest box office attraction of five Tests in the next six weeks.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The arena, roaring just a few minutes before at the start, quieted quickly.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Additionally, a portion of the the 300-level of the arena will go through a makeover as well.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
This famous old cricketing arena was buzzing with anticipation at the first sight in this series of the biggest danger to England’s hopes and the biggest box office attraction of five Tests in the next six weeks.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The arena, roaring just a few minutes before at the start, quieted quickly.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
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Inside the auditorium’s lobby, Barnum-Dann and The Kitchen’s executive chef Kelly McCown showcased Sacramento’s culinary perspective.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The example: our 45th president Our 45th president walked to the microphone of the auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, just next door to the White House.—
Martin Schram,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2025
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation posted signs on July 7 notifying motorists that an eastbound stretch of the state highway from the Main Street area in the village to Interstate 94 will undergo repairs on three nights, beginning July 8-9 and ending July 10-11.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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See live video from the area: Fire containment Understanding what 35% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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He's evolved quickly from playing hip-hop and rock-leaning bars and clubs within a 50-mile radius of each other, northwest of Music City, to performing at amphitheaters and arenas nationwide.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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The center, which can seat nearly 23,000 people, includes an outdoor amphitheater and the Ford Idaho Horse Park and Sports Center.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Thoughts: The Peril Of Cognitive Offloading And Distorted Reality The realm of thought is particularly susceptible to the negative feedback loops generated by generative AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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And so those things just kind of put me in that realm.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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As an example, IMGs make up 40% of residents in internal medicine, a primary care field with a focus on preventing chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Lamont knows the futility of trying to please everyone, which may be one element of his success.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The result will be an increase in preying on immigrants by the criminal element: robbery, protection scams, sweatshop labor and human trafficking, as the immigrant community withdraws from reliance on no-longer-safe court systems.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2025
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One blog post highlights the living room as the primary domain of antique rugs, best paired with minimalist decor so that its design can draw attention.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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If the act of conquering land was men’s domain, the king needed women to create emotional and physical connections to the land itself, ensuring these regions remained under French control.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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Customer service isn’t a department, and customer experience isn’t just a strategy.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday that the department is monitoring attacks on detention facilities in Prairieland and Portland, Oregon.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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