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as in districts
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
several abandoned warehouses in the city's industrial section are being converted into art galleries and artists' lofts
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as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
had trouble fitting the sections of the bookcase together
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Recent Examples of sections
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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
The redrawn map trimmed sections to the north and east.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The focus narrows in on the remaining passengers and crew in the main sections of the aircraft not blown to bits, the cockpit and a stretch of the main cabin (finally, a reward for flying coach), precariously perched on a reef outcrop.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
After jury selection, the case will take place in two sections, Gonzalez Rogers said in a court filing.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Named The Enclave at Farmington River, the complex would be built across sections of an 80-acre vacant parcel behind the Riverbend assisted living center.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Then, as more people found her page, more haters started pouring into her comments sections.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Though chaotic, the collection is organized by Conor’s interests, with anime, Irish cinema and horror some of its most densely populated sections.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
From certain side sections, the rear screen was nearly useless.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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
The redrawn map trimmed sections to the north and east.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The focus narrows in on the remaining passengers and crew in the main sections of the aircraft not blown to bits, the cockpit and a stretch of the main cabin (finally, a reward for flying coach), precariously perched on a reef outcrop.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
After jury selection, the case will take place in two sections, Gonzalez Rogers said in a court filing.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Named The Enclave at Farmington River, the complex would be built across sections of an 80-acre vacant parcel behind the Riverbend assisted living center.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Then, as more people found her page, more haters started pouring into her comments sections.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Though chaotic, the collection is organized by Conor’s interests, with anime, Irish cinema and horror some of its most densely populated sections.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sections
Noun
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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
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Police career After training, Annamalai was assigned to the Karnataka police and served in multiple roles, including as assistant superintendent, superintendent in Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts, and deputy commissioner in Bengaluru (South).—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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This includes soaring gas prices at the pump, seesawing stock markets, rising food and fertilizer prices, higher shipping-insurance costs, and fuel shortages that have touched off violence, work stoppages, and profiteering in parts of Asia and Africa.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Very little offends me in a moral sense in the theater, but parts of this script came close.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some fragments feature drawings or geometric designs rather than writing.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some fragments feature drawings or geometric designs rather than text.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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One bag serves three hearty portions, or four measly ones.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Houston Houston leans into Texas-sized indulgence, with a food scene built on big portions and bold flavors.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team-captain label and All-American honors help, but the real selling points are Schrauth’s sturdy frame, strong hands and a physical style that works in tight quarters.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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For all those who insisted the players were preserving their energy for the court, the Nuggets responded with one of the worst playoff quarters in franchise history.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Evidence from deregulated market segments shows that removing these regulations would cut the same premiums substantially.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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It’s structured as a rondo, in which an initial or main melody is repeated in between one or more contrasting segments.—
Brian Duignan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 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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“Sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sections. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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