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as in fields
a small area of usually open land
the town had planned on turning that tract of meadow into a park
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as in properties
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
had a number of small tracts for sale, but we couldn't afford to buy land and then build a house
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Recent Examples of tracts
Some religious tracts and pamphlets had been sent by radio preachers after Mama or Daddy had mailed them a dollar.
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Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
After city leaders objected to the initial results of last year’s census, the task force acknowledged some census tracts were outside city limits; some areas were in unincorperated El Cajon.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The project, known as Golden Range at Lookout Mountain, would develop one of the largest undeveloped tracts remaining in the city.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The largest share of deaths — about 40 of them — happened in census tracts with higher levels of poverty.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s typically more pressure on big, obvious tracts of national forest.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2026
Of Duluth’s 37 census tracts, 13 have childhood EBLL rates higher than the statewide average.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Expansive tracts of upland pine and hardwood forests frame the trails, while the seepage slopes host carnivorous pitcher plants, terrestrial orchids, and other rare species.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
After city leaders objected to the initial results of last year’s census, the task force acknowledged some census tracts were outside city limits; some areas were in unincorperated El Cajon.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The project, known as Golden Range at Lookout Mountain, would develop one of the largest undeveloped tracts remaining in the city.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The largest share of deaths — about 40 of them — happened in census tracts with higher levels of poverty.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s typically more pressure on big, obvious tracts of national forest.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2026
Of Duluth’s 37 census tracts, 13 have childhood EBLL rates higher than the statewide average.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Expansive tracts of upland pine and hardwood forests frame the trails, while the seepage slopes host carnivorous pitcher plants, terrestrial orchids, and other rare species.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracts
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There are bodies made from scrap metal, bodies pierced with tentacles and affixed with screens for nipples and eyes, bodies broken down for parts, and walls lined with images of skin.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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While representing the southwest Salt Lake Valley and parts of deep-red Utah County in the former 4th district, he was considered the most conservative House Democrat during his single term by one analysis, before losing reelection to a Republican.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Published in 2021 by a team of scholars in such fields as Jewish studies and Holocaust history, it was created to help distinguish hatred of Jews from criticism of Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Pestova company has nearly 100 acres of potato fields in eastern Kosovo that are used to make the potato chips sold under the name Vipa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Kids stay, eat, and play for free at sister all-inclusive properties, Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Home prices far exceed local wages The city's Housing and Community Empowerment Department reported that Dallas has a viable supply of homes — but largely for buyers who can afford properties priced at $400,000 and up.—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Restaurants in many regions are dealing with hiring challenges.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The company raised prices similarly for other regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan.—
Matt Ott,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The unit made 376 arrests, issued 128 outreach referrals, conducted 76 camp clearings and completed 18 business inspections.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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During clearings, city officials said outreach services to connect individuals to housing and mental health resources will persist.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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From large commercial operations to small-scale organic plots, farmers across Illinois and the country are trying to weather the sharp spike in agricultural costs driven by a conflict thousands of miles from their fields.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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And his writing evolved along with the series, as the characters grew more morally complex, and the plots became more intricate and convoluted.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sacajawea, for example, was born in Shoshone lands in the northern Rocky Mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Because she was not permitted on school grounds and not authorized to take the student off school property, she was charged with felony kidnapping.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Trains, buses and the Metrorail will drop fans off at the Miami Intermodal Center, which is adjacent to Miami International Airport and across the street from the stadium grounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Tracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracts. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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