Definition of regionnext
1
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 Andrey Vorobyov, the governor of the Moscow region, said on his own Telegram channel that an administrative building in Dubna, about 69 miles north of Moscow, was damaged by falling drone debris. Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 30 June 2026 In a region where Cabernet often dominates the conversation, Frank Family continues to remind wine drinkers that some of Napa Valley's most compelling stories begin with a glass of Chardonnay. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Viewing skews toward the Kanto region, which accounts for 32 million viewers, and toward middle-income households, with the four-to-eight million yen income bands forming the largest single cohort. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2026 Historically, most Lyme cases were limited to a small region, including the Great Lakes area and northeastern US. Hannah Chinn, NPR, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for region
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Noun
  • Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026
  • Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026
  • Catcher Will Smith, on the other hand, has not returned to baseball activities since receiving an injection to address his neck injury.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
    Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • Pakistan lies along an active seismic zone and is frequently affected by earthquakes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Martinez said the land should have never been sold to private developers because it’s included in the California State Lands Commission’s tidelands trust, which says certain land near the ocean must be available for public enjoyment.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • In Utah, federal land managers have closed public lands near the Cottonwood Fire as a precaution, and in New Mexico, forest officials closed campgrounds and trails near a wildfire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 June 2026
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  • But alongside the best summertime activities come an unwanted increase in urinary tract infections (UTI).
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Hochul is focusing on 100 acres, which is twice as large as Creedmoor, and the full Aqueduct tract is more than 200 acres.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

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“Region.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/region. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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