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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
That could include retaliation outside the economic arena, Brzytwa said, if China runs out of ways to strike back to hurt the US's bottomline.
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ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
Eleven years ago, Sampson took over a program with a dilapidated arena, a regrettable conference affiliation and a distant history.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
There’s plenty of innovation in the climate arena, with many products and solutions aimed specifically at Florida.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Dylan Grant of Laramie, Wyo., was in the second round of an Xtreme Bulls event at the Wharton County Youth Fair in Texas when he was thrown off the animal in an arena on Thursday, April 3, according to a statement shared by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
Eleven years ago, Sampson took over a program with a dilapidated arena, a regrettable conference affiliation and a distant history.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
There’s plenty of innovation in the climate arena, with many products and solutions aimed specifically at Florida.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Dylan Grant of Laramie, Wyo., was in the second round of an Xtreme Bulls event at the Wharton County Youth Fair in Texas when he was thrown off the animal in an arena on Thursday, April 3, according to a statement shared by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
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Following arguments between officials and protesters, the lawmakers moved to a different room, and police ordered everyone to clear the auditorium.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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And then about ten years later, the auditorium was converted to a visitor center.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The incident was reported Monday at 7:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:17 p.m. Past Incidents in the last 12 hours: There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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To date, famine has been confirmed in 10 areas in Sudan, including the Abu Shouk displacement camp.—
Violet Ikong,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s also an outdoor amphitheater about a mile from the lodge where nature talks are conducted a few nights a week.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The late summer/fall trek will hit arenas, amphitheaters and stadiums across the country.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nearly all of them cite the Stanford University communications scholar Clifford Nass, who by the 1990s and 2000s became the go-to expert on human-computer interaction, particularly in the realm of voice interfaces.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then, to my astonishment, two slender blue-white streaks appeared, faintly at first, then slightly brighter, like a pair of angel wings peeking through some wondrous celestial realm.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Baty ended the day with an OPS of .259 in 27 plate appearances that included him looking at a borderline called third strike after committing his critical error in the field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The trees border pastures and fields of corn and beans.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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After the Entrada, there are traces of Teotihuacan’s presence all over Tikal, from royal burials in a necropolis to distinctly Mexican architecture mixed with Maya elements in a complex of residential and ceremonial buildings near the heart of the city.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, there are elements of youth and inexperience that can only be felt in my shows in the past, perhaps my fans can find entertainment in my growth as well.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The initiative is grounded in six research domains: Comprehension & Agency: AI systems that support, rather than replace, critical thinking and reasoning.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ava is horrified to learn that Deborah plans to be in the writers’ room, which is traditionally the head writer’s domain.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to the department of corrections, about 13,000 people — nearly half the state’s prison population — have such risk ratings, although not all of them are eligible for parole.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Penn State athletic department also credits former Penn State club ice hockey coach Joe Battista, a former school administrator who played a pivotal in securing the original donation from the Pegulas and oversaw the early development of the men’s and women’s D-I programs.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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