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as in district
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
are you familiar with the city's Latino neighborhood?
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as in backyard
an adjoining region or space
we were somewhere in the neighborhood of the Capitol because we could see the dome
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Recent Examples of neighborhood
The subsequent war to oust Hamas from Gaza has taken a devastating toll on ordinary Gazans, with many thousands killed and whole neighborhoods razed to the ground.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
What once looked like a struggling neighborhood now resembles, at a glance, a middle-class one.
—Malcolm Gladwell, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Recent citywide crime Citywide crime so far this year
Recent crime by neighborhood
Crime by neighborhood so far this year
Map: Violent crime during most recent five weeks
Baltimore Police geolocate offenses by the hundred block.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
The steering was responsive in my time in neighborhoods, shopping districts and along wide, smooth roads that curved between corporate campuses and public parks.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
What once looked like a struggling neighborhood now resembles, at a glance, a middle-class one.
—Malcolm Gladwell, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Recent citywide crime Citywide crime so far this year
Recent crime by neighborhood
Crime by neighborhood so far this year
Map: Violent crime during most recent five weeks
Baltimore Police geolocate offenses by the hundred block.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
The steering was responsive in my time in neighborhoods, shopping districts and along wide, smooth roads that curved between corporate campuses and public parks.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
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Ars Video Your main explicit goal when exploring all this varied expanse is to look for large, blue P-Switches, each of which activates a short, timed challenge mission in the immediate vicinity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Thankfully, there were no police cars in the vicinity as he was driven back to the course.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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This story has been updated to note that the dance was not sponsored by the school district but occurred on school grounds, according to a statement from the district.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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However, critics said the district failed to explain the proposal clearly, fueling misinformation and outrage across social media and community forums.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The Cubs rolled into town having won four out of five.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Location Located on the northwestern coast of Guanacaste, Punta Cacique is a secluded cliffside community offering easy access to two neighboring beach towns: Playa Hermosa and Playa del Coco.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Whether spending time at the beach, in the backyard, or camping, this nifty outdoor find features a fiberglass rod that’s easy to stick in the ground.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Actress Lili Taylor talks about the life-changing magic of birding—and how to get started in your own backyard.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2025
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While several tunes have become bestsellers once more, fans typically flock to one greatest hits collection, which explains why only a single effort is present on this roster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That being said, the tune had previously debuted in 2023's Wilderness.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Mayor Brandon Johnson will push forward this spring an ordinance designed to reform land-use policies that environmentalists say for decades led to pollution in Black and Latino communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The community also had several churches, boathouses, a schoolhouse and a billiard saloon.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The tools are simple to use and can be filtered by time range, city and airline.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2025
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Adult people go city to city in a bus but often scatter between gigs.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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To get more businesses participating in the grant program, the village is sending targeted mailings to the property owners in Gurnee’s East Grand Corridor, according to Trujillo.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The Bears successfully negotiated tax rates with village officials in Arlington Heights but are seeking assurances those rates won’t be heavily adjusted in future years.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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