Definition of regionnext
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as in area
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion

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as in neck
a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of region Set the scene South of the city of Bordeaux in the renowned Graves wine region, the Château Smith Haut Lafitte produces grand cru classé wines from vineyards that date to the 14th century. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 Physical editions are also available at select retailers across the EMEA region, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026 Drivers in the Charlotte region may be looking for the best way to save money on fuel prices. Jeff A. Chamer may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026 The weather forecast for that Friday afternoon called for severe storms across the Kansas City region. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for region
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Noun
  • Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.
    Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
  • The Mets won the series-opener 4-2, using that big sixth inning, two openers in front of David Peterson, and four innings from the lefty who calls the Denver area home.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
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  • Common symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and an altered mental state.
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Parking for the new facility would be on a portion of the land that cannot be developed because of the safety zone.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
  • Artichoke Artichokes are an excellent perennial option for gardeners in mild climates, with most varieties growing best in USDA zones 7 to 11.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
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  • By 1890, the population of Los Angeles had nearly quintupled, and land speculation in the city’s outlying areas, from the coast to the mountains, was rampant.
    Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
  • On land within 200 feet of a stop, a project can include 140 units per acre and be up to 85 feet tall.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
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  • The major source is a 9,600-acre (3,900-hectare) tract latticed by a tangle of pipes and sprinklers along the river.
    DYLAN JACKSON, ABC News, 6 May 2026
  • The funds will also be open to the entire city moving forward, rather than specific census tracts.
    Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

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“Region.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/region. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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