as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a newcomer in the precincts of the automobile business
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Recent Examples of precinct
But Von Wilpert had more success this year in winning over local Democratic activists, especially in the new precincts that had never seen Campa-Najjar on the ballot.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Then there’s Laak Boorndap, a 200,000-square-foot raised urban garden that will wend through the precinct.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
The board also rejected a provisional ballot of a voter who voted in the wrong precinct.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The rising cost of living, combined with limited access to county services, is a major concern across our precinct.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Then there’s Laak Boorndap, a 200,000-square-foot raised urban garden that will wend through the precinct.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
The board also rejected a provisional ballot of a voter who voted in the wrong precinct.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The rising cost of living, combined with limited access to county services, is a major concern across our precinct.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precinct
Noun
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The corridors and common areas are almost as memorable as the guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Her shelves contained books on correct etiquette when entertaining (How to Do It, or, The Lively Art of Entertaining by Elsa Maxwell) and instructional books covering many areas of life, ranging from gardening and raising Siamese cats to keeping turtles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Noun
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In a report released Friday, Warshaw said the Oakland Police Department had met all 51 benchmarks needed to escape federal court oversight — an achievement never before reached by the department.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Rick Morton, the department’s public information officer.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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This last element is worth unpacking a bit.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Diamonds are in my DNA, and unexpected design elements and object detailing are central to my work.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Leo Woodall may be journeying to fantastical locales with his foray into Middle-earth, but his casting in the continuation of The Lord of the Rings saga is planted firmly in the realm of reality.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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Over the course of the two games, Santa Ana scored 26 runs on 32 hits and had nine walks against 11 Palomar pitchers.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Edouard Julien, who replaced first baseman TJ Rumfield when Rumfield left the game after getting hit by a pitch in the first inning, went 0 for 2 with a walk.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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The Masters Meet is the meet from which CIF-SS track and field athletes qualify for the CIF State Championships on Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, at Buchanan High in Clovis.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Zach Neto walked to open the bottom of the first inning before Trout launched his 13th home run over the center-field wall for a 2-0 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Think communication, data literacy, project management, or domain-specific technical skills depending on your field.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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It’s been 10 years since the company began growing its own organic crops in two French domains, which are like open-air laboratories where regenerative agriculture is used.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precinct. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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