Thesaurus results for TURF

turf

noun

Definition of turf

as in territory

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Recent Examples of turf In its third generation of family ownership, the Friday fish fry is extremely popular with regulars, but really, any surf-and-turf combo on the menu will do. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 In a sector chasing the same limited pool of funding, Stapp has found that the organizations doing the most good are the ones willing to share expertise and refer people elsewhere rather than guard their turf. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Dense, vigorous turf leaves fewer open spaces where unwanted plants can take root. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 Take a lower salary in exchange for natural grass, or stick with turf and pocket more cash? — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for turf

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Noun

Over half of their territory in the eastern Himalayas is threatened.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
If a ball is hit into foul territory and a fan makes the grab, the batter is out.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026

Definition of territory

Noun

The $100 million in assistance had been the subject of controversy between the two governments.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
His ability to teach, plus his schematic roots (more recently of the Robert Saleh/Jeff Ulbrich tree), will be the subject of much interest.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026