Thesaurus results for DISTRICTS

districts

noun

plural of district

as in neighborhoods

an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district

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Recent Examples of districts So far, the Democratic Socialists of America’s success has been confined in large part to deep-blue city districts. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 While these victories may not matter in deep-blue districts, Liasson says some Democrats are worried that swing states and districts could be nominating candidates who are too far left to win. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 July 2026 However, the gains were larger in areas with more preexisting private school options and for lower-income students, with other districts seeing little or no benefit. — Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 The bill passed the House after a handful of Republicans, including some from districts with large Haitian communities, joined Democrats in passing it. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 Klitschko reported damage in the Obolonskyi, Holosiivskyi, Podilskyi and Darnytskyi districts of the capital. — David Brennan, ABC News, 6 July 2026 The program targets 2023 property tax payments and promises direct relief, using money that has already been distributed to and spent by taxing districts including Jackson County cities, schools and libraries. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 According to Aaron Feuer, co-founder and CEO of Panorama Education, the districts making the most progress aren't necessarily gathering more information than their peers. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Sacramento-area districts, including Twin Rivers and Folsom Cordova, are implementing the law through existing or recently revised policies that carve out exceptions for emergencies, medical needs and noninstructional time. — Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for districts

Noun

Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Unlike Chicago, San Francisco or Philadelphia, Charlotte doesn’t have a historic LGBTQ district, and its bars and businesses remain scattered across neighborhoods rather than concentrated in one area.

— Emily Broyles, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of neighborhoods

Noun

In the video, the LAPD officer can be heard citing California Vehicle Code Section 22651(n), a law that allows law enforcement to tow and impound vehicles parked in restricted zones.

— Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Many areas have been exempted for a variety of reasons, including lots in hillside fire zones and lots in Historic Protection Overlay Zones.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of zones

Noun

There have been criticisms over the division of a 90-minute match into essentially four quarters rather than two halves (with hydration breaks inserted around the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game).

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 5 July 2026
The separation of church and state is under attack from familiar quarters.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of quarters

Noun

While there are instances where votes favoring the second homes tax line up with renter-dominant communities, there are many precincts that reveal mixed results for some communities.

— Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
The technology has drawn public controversy since Detroit first signed a contract covering certain police precincts in 2020, and again in late 2022.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of precincts

Noun

Most technology platforms and banks have specific sections on their websites that provide advice on best practices, safety tips and channels for reporting suspicious or criminal behavior.

— Ella Moore July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
To help identify which aspects to comment on, Ginexi provides a helpful breakdown of the different sections of the OMB’s proposal.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026