as in neighborhoods
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district
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Recent Examples of districts
In the Chicagoland area, over 15 districts are listed as under investigation in Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.
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Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Flash flooding on West Seventh Street in Fort Worth over the weekend has renewed concerns about long‑standing drainage issues in one of the city's busiest entertainment districts.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In 2023, a federal judge found that Georgia’s congressional and legislative maps illegally diluted Black voting strength and ordered lawmakers to draw additional majority-Black districts.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
One of the nuttiest districts in Ron DeSantis' new gerrymandering plans stretches more than 100 miles south of Orlando, putting voters in the City Beautiful in the same district as Lake Okeechobee.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Lawmakers, commissions or courts have adopted new House districts in eight states.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The net effect is to give Florida 24 Republican districts and four Democratic districts.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Fraga said Republican lawmakers in Georgia may be hoping to take two of the five seats currently held by Democrats and change them to Republican districts.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Private companies and individuals contract with districts and education co-ops to offer these programs, apparently with no quality standards and little transparency or accountability.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Flash flooding on West Seventh Street in Fort Worth over the weekend has renewed concerns about long‑standing drainage issues in one of the city's busiest entertainment districts.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In 2023, a federal judge found that Georgia’s congressional and legislative maps illegally diluted Black voting strength and ordered lawmakers to draw additional majority-Black districts.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
One of the nuttiest districts in Ron DeSantis' new gerrymandering plans stretches more than 100 miles south of Orlando, putting voters in the City Beautiful in the same district as Lake Okeechobee.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Lawmakers, commissions or courts have adopted new House districts in eight states.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The net effect is to give Florida 24 Republican districts and four Democratic districts.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Fraga said Republican lawmakers in Georgia may be hoping to take two of the five seats currently held by Democrats and change them to Republican districts.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Private companies and individuals contract with districts and education co-ops to offer these programs, apparently with no quality standards and little transparency or accountability.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for districts
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During major events like the annual plant sale, Dazzling Nights and free admission days, cars already pour out onto already congested Corrine Drive, with visitors fanning out into neighborhoods seeking places to park.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Most schools in poor areas already had small classes, meaning the law will disproportionately benefit affluent neighborhoods.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The coalition — composed of transit districts, town municipality groups and other transportation advocates — reported that without the state funding, more than 10,000 riders across 15 microtransit zones face the threat of service eliminations and have to seek other transportation alternatives.—
Sara Bedigian,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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For its part, Beijing could allow unfettered access to the internet in places where foreigners congregate, like tourist hotels, office buildings, and trade zones.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tents line the sidewalk on North Sacramento Avenue in Chicago, private sleeping quarters abutting the public way.—
Jeremy Wolff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Orlando outscored the Pistons in two of the four quarters, and outside a bad first quarter, the Magic looked like the better team.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Two precincts are engaged in ongoing pilot programs to help officers better assess the possibility that a case could escalate to a homicide and improve coordination with other law enforcement agencies.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Brandon Kleinmeyer, a tax professional, also ran for election, but only received 18% of the 12,114 votes counted with 19 of 20 precincts reporting.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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From certain side sections, the rear screen was nearly useless.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Districts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/districts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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