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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
From there, the group will visit amphitheaters and a handful of arenas such as New York’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum through early November.
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Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
Don’t be surprised to see her back in a Twin Cities arena sooner than later.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
The 2028 Games were to be the first in history in which the host city would not have to build any new venues due to the number of stadiums and arenas in the city.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
The schools mostly reinvest in athletics, from scholarships for athletes in all sports to coaching salaries, training facilities, stadiums, ballparks and arenas.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
Don’t be surprised to see her back in a Twin Cities arena sooner than later.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
The 2028 Games were to be the first in history in which the host city would not have to build any new venues due to the number of stadiums and arenas in the city.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
The schools mostly reinvest in athletics, from scholarships for athletes in all sports to coaching salaries, training facilities, stadiums, ballparks and arenas.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
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Nestled in cafes, bars, and school auditoriums are poets finding ways to reach new audiences through performative techniques revived for the modern era.—
David Silverberg,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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The course was held in a small auditorium that fit close to 40 students.—
Rustin Dodd,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The snow is moving east Tuesday, and is affecting coastal areas all the way to the Florida Panhandle and southern Carolinas.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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What To Know The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted 4 to 6 inches of snow for parts of the Houston metro area, a rare event in the region's climate history.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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From there, the group will visit amphitheaters and a handful of arenas such as New York’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum through early November.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Site plans include an amphitheater with riverfront views, condominiums and a recreation trail.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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Like the power lines that have sparked so many disastrous wildfires, the two realms of fire are crossing, often with lethal consequences.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Shots of Ali sleeping may initially appear like casual transitions, but the significance of these naps and the realm of dreams as another space where people get to experience other lives bookend the picture.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Experts in the field were immediately blown away by the results.—
Janko Roettgers,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2025
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Nonetheless, despite the offensive quality on the field, there is a good chance that Monday’s game will be decided by whichever team has the better defense.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On electric ovens, the ineffective heating could come down to a faulty heating element, which is pretty easy to replace yourself.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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Bird Rock Elementary: As part of a year-long initiative, Bird Rock is emphasizing the school’s core values through morning announcements, curriculum elements and monthly assemblies.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Throughout her racing career, Deegan has shown her versatility across different racing domains.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Vendors differentiate through features and functionalities or by catering to specific industry domains.—
Sandeep Sakharkar,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Thomas cited the department’s experience at Democratic and Republican national conventions.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Alexander Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on Shirley Drive on Saturday, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.—
Parker Mancino,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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