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as in districts
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 vicinities
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 neighborhoods
Never mind white World War Two soldiers’ relationship to segregation within the army itself, and ensuring that Black veterans couldn’t be entitled to the same VA resources, couldn’t move into the same neighborhoods that white veterans moved into.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite Dayton being a hub for mid-century furniture, Molski said he's been to nearly every one of Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Masters of provocation, the Nazi paramilitaries often marched through left-wing neighborhoods, hoping for violent altercations.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump administration lawyers cited protests outside a local immigration enforcement facility and in response to federal agents making arrests in city neighborhoods.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Tours range from two to four hours, with highlights including the New York Streets backlot, which has façades depicting a multitude of NYC neighborhoods, and the Prop Warehouse, which showcases recognizable props such as the bench from Forrest Gump and a Star Trek portal.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Pittsburgh has 90 neighborhoods and widespread redevelopment plans across the city, including downtown restaurant hubs and city park spaces.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
All of this is brought to us through data centers that consume vast amounts of water and pollute Black neighborhoods in cities like Memphis.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The study also found that low-income neighborhoods in Southern California had a 60% higher risk of foodborne UTIs than wealthier neighborhoods.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite Dayton being a hub for mid-century furniture, Molski said he's been to nearly every one of Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Masters of provocation, the Nazi paramilitaries often marched through left-wing neighborhoods, hoping for violent altercations.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump administration lawyers cited protests outside a local immigration enforcement facility and in response to federal agents making arrests in city neighborhoods.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Tours range from two to four hours, with highlights including the New York Streets backlot, which has façades depicting a multitude of NYC neighborhoods, and the Prop Warehouse, which showcases recognizable props such as the bench from Forrest Gump and a Star Trek portal.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Pittsburgh has 90 neighborhoods and widespread redevelopment plans across the city, including downtown restaurant hubs and city park spaces.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
All of this is brought to us through data centers that consume vast amounts of water and pollute Black neighborhoods in cities like Memphis.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The study also found that low-income neighborhoods in Southern California had a 60% higher risk of foodborne UTIs than wealthier neighborhoods.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhoods
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Geren’s, McQueeney’s and Collier’s state legislative districts all include part of the school district.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Financing districts are typically scheduled to end years after the development is competed.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Jamaican government issued mandatory evacuation orders on Sunday for the most vulnerable coastal communities, according to CNN.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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When Singh’s successor decided to make the fort taller, its shadow fell on the hermit’s home, consequently bringing destruction to the complex and surrounding towns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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A lot of the smaller towns, like Huntington, have beautiful views of the mountains and leaves but lack the infrastructure to deal with the influx of people.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nothing against the place, but there cannot be many cities, outside of Europe, where the local football community has been so well served in recent years.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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As the White House pursues immigration crackdowns in Democrat-run cities, viral videos made by some pro-Trump influencers recently drew attention to the Canal Street vendors, and local businesses have called for more police presence there.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The collection includes 3,100 black-and-white images taken in nearly 300 villages, towns, and cities around the country as well as the negatives and detailed data sheets describing construction techniques, materials, and historical context for each building.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Neighborhoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhoods. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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