SECTIONS Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

sections 1 of 2

noun

plural of section

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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2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of section

as in fragments

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Recent Examples of sections

Noun

Peel the tangerines and/or clementines, then separate into clusters of 3 or 4 sections, removing any especially egregious stringy bits. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The ranch, the nearby Bright Angel Campground and large sections of the inner canyon trail network remain closed indefinitely. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 While sections pertaining to the house itself are both gripping and eerie (rooms flood, tiles rearrange, visions flicker), the real terror comes from human history. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The Appalachian Trail Conservancy allows thru-hikers to complete sections in different orders and take breaks, provided the entire trail is completed within a year. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 These sections provide clinical context rather than a definitive account of why a disorder develops. — Jessica Scheer, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026 Together, the sections will foreground both solo artist practices and collaborative approaches; East Asia within a global context and essential work done by non-profit organizations. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Sep. 2026 The judge later ruled in late 2024 that the two sections were unconstitutional. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026 Then this month, wildfires ignited in Everglades National Park sections that were hardest-hit by the drought. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sections

Noun

But lawmakers of both parties are eager to avoid another impasse and would prefer to get back to their districts to campaign before the election.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Here’s the Week 2 schedule for Fort Worth-area high school football teams and schools in area districts.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of districts

Noun

But court filings, video evidence and investigators later contradicted key parts of that account, according to CBS News.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
But Wild Horse Nine has been built around the queasy charisma of the great John Malkovich, who has made a career out of blending fragility and menace, even in his smallest parts.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of parts

Noun

The company has evaluated markets based on demographics, prevailing rents, land costs, accessibility, nearby healthcare and retail, surrounding residential neighborhoods and existing competitive supply.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Ladera Ranch, one of Jenuane Communities’ newest neighborhoods, is now pre-selling, giving Northern Nevada homebuyers a new opportunity to explore homeownership in this growing area of Reno.

— Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of neighborhoods

Noun

In contrast, Roman acts like a wide-angle panoramic camera, which is designed to capture large portions of the universe without losing much detail.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
According to the city’s traffic study, which was presented during an April meeting attended by dozens of residents, the number of cars driving on portions of Hemphill is expected to increase from roughly 13,000 to over 23,000 by 2045.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of portions

Noun

Our videos now begin with the key message or conclusion within the first five seconds, followed by the supporting arguments delivered in short, engaging segments.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The fragrance category recorded strong momentum, led by Portofino ’97 Eau de Parfum, and became one of Victoria Beckham Beauty’s best-performing segments.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of segments

Noun

The latest outbreak, which is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, is the fastest in the disease's history and has spread to more than 60 health zones.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Four permeable areas share the overall space of the galleries, which are separated into a trio of ocean zones—Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic—and one incongruous but central sea, the Mediterranean.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

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