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as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics

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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings

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Recent Examples of venue That venue decision takes away the D.C. district court’s jurisdiction where Judge James E. Boasberg has been ranting about Trump. Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2025 The 25,000-seat stadium is part of a wider 131-acre development which includes a public park, entertainment and hospitality venues. David Ornstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 In Weekend 2 Given the non-stop activity in Broadway’s venues, scheduling was a challenge. Darryn King, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Rocking 52 Boise venues — primarily downtown — the 13th edition of Treefort featured more than 420 acts and 790 official events (plus more unofficial ones). Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for venue
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Noun
  • While Amazon directly imports about 40% of its products, the rest are sold by independent merchants on its platform.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The show has consistently used its platform to teach important life lessons in fun and engaging ways, all done by some of the most influential faces in pop culture.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • First discovered: 6:23 p.m. April 19 Initial location: Riverside County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: 20th A new wildfire was reported today at 6:23 p.m. in Riverside County.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Todd Smith, In-N-Out’s development manager said that these hours would be consistent across all locations, including the three restaurants already operating in the Valley.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The manosphere is a digital collection of websites, videos and forums that promote male supremacy and advocate for traditional gender roles.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • With over 260 film screening approximately 900 times across venues in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei, alongside forums, markets, and special events, the 15th BJIFF offers a panoramic view of global cinema while providing a platform for emerging filmmakers.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Lesotho Communications Authority said the license would be in place for 10 years.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
    Time, Time, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Rubble littered a street as rescuers carried one person away from the site, which the rebels said was a ceramics factory in the Bani Matar neighborhood of Sanaa, the capital.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Per Good Morning America, Perry and her crew underwent final training sessions at their rocket's launch site in Van Horn, Texas, a few days ahead of the flight.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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