localities

noun

plural of locality
as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something a locality filled with exotic plants

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Recent Examples of localities Berkowicz, 65, opposes Illinois’ sanctuary-state law and believes the state imposes too many mandates on localities. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 In that scenario, energy companies and the localities seeking to recoup funds for climate change damages would remain in legal limbo. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026 Supreme Court Updates Follow for the latest on the court as the justices consider whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. — New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The justices have been asked to determine whether states and localities have the ability to sue fossil fuel companies for damages caused by the effects of climate change, or whether federal law precludes such lawsuits. — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 The outcome of the case could impact scores of similar lawsuits brought by states and localities against fossil-fuel producers alleging violations of state law. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Reuters has separately reported that the administration is seeking a larger role in elections, which are primarily administered by states and localities. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 County staff are considering whether to file a lawsuit seeking to block the bill, alleging the legislatures does not actually hold the power to order localities to form a JPA, said Janna Haynes, a county spokesperson. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Another factor into the low score was that localities cannot set the minimum wage above the state standard. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localities
  1. locations
  2. venues
  3. places
  4. sites
Noun
  • These locations support fabrication, thermal protection systems, tooling, logistics, and materials handling.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Google Photos can often identify objects and locations without requiring you to manually label every picture.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of locations
Noun
  • Efforts to move the games to larger area venues, such as Gas South Arena (around 13,000 seats) and Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion (8,600 seats), have hit snags, according to USA Today.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This was proven true in Rio, where young cinephiles lined up outside festival venues, enthusiastically discussing upcoming screenings while scrolling their Letterboxd accounts.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of venues
Noun
  • The program is different from places like The Golden Scoop, an ice cream shop in Overland Park that employs adults with disabilities over longer terms, according to Morgan.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For Sacramento-area fans of the Valkyries and women’s sports, there are several places to gather and cheer on the team.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • Moscow carried out a massive strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, targeting more than 15 sites across the country, Zelenskyy said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Its operations now span more than 20 sites across Brevard and Orange counties, supported by over 5,000 employees and 500 suppliers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of sites

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“Localities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localities. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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