as in regional
relating to a city, town, or country or to the people who live there
Serving on a jury is our civic duty. A meeting of civic leaders that intends to promote economic cooperation in the region.
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Recent Examples of civic
National Geographic reports that the pipeline will supply civic buildings with non-potable water.
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Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
In the last year, Girl Scouts has also received a $30 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support character development initiatives and partnered with the League of Women Voters to support the Promote the Vote program and other civic engagement opportunities within Girl Scouts.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
During the June 23 council meeting, during which a first reading on the issue passed unanimously, Councilwoman Angela Lawson noted that today’s low pay requires some members of the council to work a couple of jobs — in addition to their civic duties — to make ends meet.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 14 July 2025
The skills that built faith centers, companies and youth teams can also strengthen our civic fabric.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
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Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
In the last year, Girl Scouts has also received a $30 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support character development initiatives and partnered with the League of Women Voters to support the Promote the Vote program and other civic engagement opportunities within Girl Scouts.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
During the June 23 council meeting, during which a first reading on the issue passed unanimously, Councilwoman Angela Lawson noted that today’s low pay requires some members of the council to work a couple of jobs — in addition to their civic duties — to make ends meet.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 14 July 2025
The skills that built faith centers, companies and youth teams can also strengthen our civic fabric.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civic
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Initial claims of a possible abduction prompted a regional Amber Alert and a wide-scale search involving multiple law enforcement agencies.—
Stephen Sorace , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Located just 10 minutes from Twin Falls and within easy reach of I-84, Patterson Farms provides residents with a convenient commute to major employers, shopping, dining, and regional travel hubs without sacrificing the charm of small-town living.—
Bates Homes,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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Vincent joins Kroger after most recently serving as partner at a national law firm with more than 90 law practices that offers comprehensive legal counsel, including intellectual property, corporate regulations, and financial law services.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Many also shared concerns about Indiana and Indianapolis leaders increasing participation with national immigration enforcement.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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The county’s parks district announced closures due to flooding, and some cities within the county reported closures of municipal parks.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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Nice things like social services, good public education and municipal services.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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Fewer than 5% of people who registered were contacted during Harvey, and even fewer got evacuation assistance, according to a 2023 study by the National Council on Disability, a federal agency that advises on disability policies and programs.—
Miranda Green,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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The plan, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, can help pay for losses because of severe weather, attacks by animals introduced to the wild by the federal government, disease or natural disaster.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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All three were pronounced dead after they were taken to a local hospital.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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However, only 120 appear on Google Maps for the entire state, meaning finding the restrooms may require a bit more local insight.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The Combs allegations — involving two ex-girlfriends, graphic testimony and a flood of civil suits — made for ideal on-ramps.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The couple first wed in a civil ceremony on April 18, 1956, before celebrating their union in a separate religious ceremony the next day, per the Napoleonic Code and Roman Catholic Church rules.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Civic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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