localities

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 Importantly, localities cannot opt out, and delivery services will be permitted. Peter Su, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The final bill authorizes the program for three years, which would provide grants to states and localities to help rebuild. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 And here is your friendly reminder that certain states and localities are still offering incentives. Sara Lacey, The Drive, 25 June 2026 Another provision would create a grant program, the Innovation Fund, that awards $200 million a year for five years to localities with a track record of increasing housing supply. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 June 2026 For longer-term impact, Congress must fund the CDC to support technical assistance to localities. Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026 That’s largely thanks to the county’s investment in desalination, which other localities would be wise to consider. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 12 June 2026 This has led many users to question why the newsletter was sent out to other localities or why the symbol was even doubled up in the first place. Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 June 2026 For example, nothing in the bill would require localities to change their zoning and building codes to allow more apartment buildings or smaller single-family homes to be built at higher densities. Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localities
Noun
  • Jimmy John's said the meal will be available at participating locations nationwide beginning June 29 through the company's app and website for a limited time.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Parts of southern England have already topped 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius) the past three days, but today’s and tomorrow’s temperatures are set to soar into the middle mid-90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s Celsius) with some locations even topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius).
    Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Public venues like Covent Garden provide live screenings with dedicated food and drink.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • Terrell Carstens, a 25-year resident of Brookhaven, said she is frustrated the city made little effort to find places to cut costs instead of raising the rate.
    Reed Williams, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
  • Reception is no longer the decorative annex to proper criticism, but one of the places where criticism has to begin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
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  • Social media sites used for hateful comments Pumphrey made threatening posts on the social media platform YouTube and other social media sites, according to the guilty plea.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The Utah family is spending their summer road tripping through the Southeast and stopping at significant Civil Rights sites along the way, including the King Center in Atlanta.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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“Localities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localities. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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