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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion
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as in geography
the physical features of a region as a whole
an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception
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Recent Examples of terrain
Plans now call for further refinements to be made to the wheels, to enhance their performance on mixed terrain.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Crews will experience coarse terrain, pervasive dust, and a surface unlike anything here on Earth.
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Leonard David,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
Fairways are generous, but the terrain winds and dips – lending to the challenge.
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Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The Cloudultra 2 is specifically designed for the trails and features On’s ‘missiongrip,’ which gives the shoe next-level traction across rugged terrain.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Crews will experience coarse terrain, pervasive dust, and a surface unlike anything here on Earth.
—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
Fairways are generous, but the terrain winds and dips – lending to the challenge.
—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The Cloudultra 2 is specifically designed for the trails and features On’s ‘missiongrip,’ which gives the shoe next-level traction across rugged terrain.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for terrain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrain
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
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And many buildings were constructed on geography and soft soils that compound the danger of the earthquakes, the experts said.
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According to a 2023 study in The Lancet, the French capital is the European city with the highest risk of excess heat deaths, thanks to a combination of density, demographics, geography, and architecture.
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Scientists do not believe those environments existed where the rock formed.
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The exemptions typically apply to vulnerable populations like people who live in communal environments, healthcare workers and other categories, the staffer said.
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Telepathy has long resided in the realm of science fiction and fantasy, from X-Men’s Professor X to Star Trek’s Vulcan mind meld to Stranger Things’ Eleven.
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Nothing more than wanting to protect his mother and protect the realm.
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The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.
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The research, conducted by Francois Berkmans, Ludovic Nys, and Maxence Bigerelle, focuses on how surface metrology—essentially, the texture and topography of a painting’s brushstrokes—can be used like a fingerprint to zero in on the authorship of a particular artwork.
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Still, fans were surprised by the lack of atmosphere permitted outside the stadium, especially in South Florida, where nearly 240,000 Colombians lived in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in 2023, according to the American Community Survey.
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The Swift Observatory is in a region of space known as low-Earth orbit nearer to the atmosphere, which is also where the International Space Station resides.
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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Makeup artist Jennifer Powell provided Minetree’s look with serene elements for a youthful glow.
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Peyton Watson’s free agency landscape Part of Denver’s vision for a team with more shot creation involves Watson, of course.
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But the political landscape in Miami has shifted since then.
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrain. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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