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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
Under Pagliuca’s ownership, the Sun would share a home arena at TD Garden with the Celtics and Bruins.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
The Sun is the only team without either access to a professional-caliber practice facility outside its arena or plans to build one.
—Emily Adams, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
During a recent Coldplay concert at a football arena, their video cameras, one of which is known as a kiss cam, captured the CEO and Chief People Officer of Astronomer, a $93 million AI software company, in a romantic embrace.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Major highlights of the work so far include new wheelchair-accessible ramps in the north and south concourses and seating areas in the arena.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
The Sun is the only team without either access to a professional-caliber practice facility outside its arena or plans to build one.
—Emily Adams, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
During a recent Coldplay concert at a football arena, their video cameras, one of which is known as a kiss cam, captured the CEO and Chief People Officer of Astronomer, a $93 million AI software company, in a romantic embrace.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Major highlights of the work so far include new wheelchair-accessible ramps in the north and south concourses and seating areas in the arena.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
Noun
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The windows, the seats in the auditoriums, all throughout the schools.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That night, the auditorium was hosting the Friends of Fred Walecki benefit concert.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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The area’s greatest economic driver after the end of the lumbering trade in the early 20th century has been and continues to be iron ore mining.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 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. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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There’s an island tour on a double-decker bus every Wednesday, movie nights at the impressive amphitheater every Friday and options for hikes, cave exploration and flora-and-fauna tours.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Disneyland Resort is again sponsoring the summer entertainment series at the Pearson Park amphitheater on Harbor Boulevard.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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With this show’s concept, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is trying to reach a wider audience, beyond the realm of tennis.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her dedication to producing tangible improvements in the realm of social justice is evidenced by her previous positions, most recently as the director of the center for social justice at the Urban League of Southwestern Ohio.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Also worth reading 🏈 Sports: The Lions-Falcons preseason game was suspended in the fourth quarter after Lions defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance following what appeared to be a neck injury.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Sanders returned to the field at the start of the second quarter and delivered a huge touchdown pass to Kaden Davis.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Creating Demi was not as simple as halving each element.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, cooking methods like baking, boiling, and mashing don’t usually add these elements.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Current offerings include Pride and Prejudice and The Wizard of Oz from the public domain, as well as licensed properties like The Crow from Pressman Films, titles from romance publisher 831 Stories, and science fiction from authors Alan Dean Foster, Ramez Naam, and Charles Stross.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The genre was originally the domain of intelligent social theorists, but the sheer success of its films eventually devolved into blockbusters that got dumber with each passing summer.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Neither Tait nor the police department immediately responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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At both events, the local police departments showed off the skills of the departments’ police dogs.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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