Thesaurus results for LOCATIONS

locations

noun

plural of location

as in venues

the area or space occupied by or intended for something we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony

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Recent Examples of locations By integrating the launcher into a standard shipping container, the solution can be transported more easily, moved between locations, and incorporated into existing logistics and transportation networks. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 While the grocer has several locations across Los Angeles, its Beverly Hills outpost is the biggest scene and a tourist attraction in its own right, drawing visitors who make a point of stopping in to see what the hype is about. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Holmen’s own mountaineering guide Audun prefers not to share the names or locations of ascents anymore. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 The Justice Department routinely sends election monitors to polling locations to ensure compliance with laws and that voters’ rights are protected. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026 At least five other people, including a 12-year-old girl, were wounded when a gunman fired from a vehicle at three locations in Trappes and La Verrière, authorities said. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Cinépolis is steadily recovering from the devastating impact of COVID-19, which forced it to close cinemas and permanently give up some locations. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Google Photos can often identify objects and locations without requiring you to manually label every picture. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Other locations on the Missouri side include Independence and Lee’s Summit. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Japan’s network of independent arthouse venues, known locally as mini-theaters, is supported by experienced distributors of international cinema.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
The New Braunfels, Texas, resident kept a frenetic touring schedule, headlining major Texas venues and mid-sized dance halls around the country, with occasional arena or amphitheater stops opening for Koe Wetzel thrown in.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of venues

Noun

Two years ago, the judges ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
In a city where change is constant — especially in the food and beverage scene — Charlotte’s classic restaurants are among the most beloved places to gather with family and friends or stop in for a comforting bite to eat.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of places

Noun

Those groups go to 63 third-party logistics sites this year, and each site stages the boxes for 25 to 30 stores before loading them onto trucks.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Nancy’s British father, Gerald Cadogan, is an academic and archaeologist, and much of her childhood was spent on excavation sites in Cyprus and Crete.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of sites

Noun

The Queen City punched well above its weight, with Sam Hart’s Counter- holding onto its Michelin Star, five newcomers earning spots on the guide and one local chef taking home a national honor.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
The tricky thing is, other common conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol can harm the tiny blood vessels of the brain and create spots that mirror or obscure MS lesions, Kurz said.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of spots

Noun

The ruling allowed Oregon and dozens of other Western localities to limit where individuals living in cars, parks and other encampments stayed.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
In the 2022 election, these lists’ constituent parties received approximately 86% of the votes cast in Arab localities.

— Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

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