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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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Albuquerque, in particular, is a largely Democratic district.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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When a house is slated to be built in the historic districts of St. Augustine, Florida, the city requires that archaeologists conduct a survey—and, if need be, an excavation—of the site prior to construction.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Over 100 potential cities and town expressed interest, 13 of which submitted proposals.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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The teen’s happy image, usually in a red polo shirt and carrying a backpack, is as popular in souvenir shops across town as Francis in his simple brown habit.—
Time,
Time,
27 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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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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That tune had previously been stuck at six-times platinum for years before finally moving up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Give these new tunes a spin and vote for your favorite new Latin music release below.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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And there’s a sector of the Puerto Rican filmmaking community that offers services to these productions.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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In a letter asking Cox to veto the bill, the ADA said that Utah health department data shows communities with fluoridated water had decreasing rates of dental disease.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 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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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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Anybody out in the woods doesn’t expect to walk into a village of murderers — of cannibal murderers.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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