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as in district
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
several abandoned warehouses in the city's industrial section are being converted into art galleries and artists' lofts
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as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
had trouble fitting the sections of the bookcase together
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Recent Examples of section
Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
Towel dry, then section your hair into six equal parts for even application.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Fortunately, Free People’s sale section is bursting at the seams right now — featuring longline shorts made for pairing with cowboy boots, oversized crewnecks you’ll be tempted to throw on over your bikini once the sun goes down, and similar seasonal essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Noun
He was elected to represent the 1st District in 2022, after officials sectioned the city.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
Towel dry, then section your hair into six equal parts for even application.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Best Amazon Prime Day Comfortable Shoe Deals Amazon’s sale shoe section is chock-full of top brands.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Fortunately, Free People’s sale section is bursting at the seams right now — featuring longline shorts made for pairing with cowboy boots, oversized crewnecks you’ll be tempted to throw on over your bikini once the sun goes down, and similar seasonal essentials.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for section
Noun
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Implementing the air district’s network of monitors in Imperial Beach, Nestor and San Ysidro and its advisory system were some of the first significant efforts by a public agency to acknowledge the experiences of local communities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Working to ensure the district meets requirements in the district's corrective action plan with the state Department of Public Instruction to submit missing financial data and improve the district's financial reporting practices.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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By Tuesday, major heat risk will shift further east and affect coastal and other portions of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Central Texas is reeling from destructive and deadly floodwaters on the Fourth of July, spurred by nearly unprecedented rainfall that swelled the Guadalupe River — drowning portions of the state's Hill Country.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Would Anthopoulos be willing to go for it by parting from a promising young catcher to get a pitcher of Giolito's reliability in return?—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Cardi’s hair was parted to the side with the front portion teased up for several inches of volume at the root, then styled in big, loose curls that matched the romantic-goth vibes of her sheer black beaded gown.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 July 2025
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Project aims to protect Manatee River, neighborhoods Installing a temporary lift station on Riverside Drive East will allow the wastewater system to temporarily bypass Lift Station No. 13 and prevent the old system from failing.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Citywide violent crime is down about 3% compared to last year, but certain neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine have experienced a big spike.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Rise’s sunroom and patio are next to a large lawn and greenspace that replaced a segment of parking lot.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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That was the largest acquisition in the company’s history, aimed at helping Home Depot win a much bigger share of the mammoth professional-contractors segment.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The extension is fully separated from all auto, bicycle and pedestrian travel.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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The entity is separated from the operating business, while governance remains informal, echoing the founder’s leadership style.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Tennessee is split between the Eastern and Central time zones.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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Active search and rescue operations are ongoing, and crews require a 100-yard clearance zone on both sides of the creeks.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
Verb
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In the Internet era, content is not only abundant but increasingly fragmented.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
10 July 2025
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As a result, pain education is often fragmented or squeezed into pharmacology or palliative care modules, if it’s included at all.—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Section.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/section. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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