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as in field
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a top researcher in the area of human genetics
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Recent Examples of area
People already in line to get inside the stadium may not be seated there and may need to go to the area, where security estimated 5,000 people were already inside, or watch from outside the stadium under tents.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Among all enrollees in the state, 42% are children and 35% live in a rural area, according to the KFF.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
In fact, the only extensive flat areas on the craft are the bomb bays on its belly.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Joyce agrees, explaining that his design choices—most of the furnishings are custom—nod to the area’s natural palette.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Among all enrollees in the state, 42% are children and 35% live in a rural area, according to the KFF.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
In fact, the only extensive flat areas on the craft are the bomb bays on its belly.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Joyce agrees, explaining that his design choices—most of the furnishings are custom—nod to the area’s natural palette.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
Noun
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Votes are only accepted during the initial Eastern and Central time zone broadcasts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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As Hughes is preparing to take the corner, Richards attacks the back-post zone and Munoz dashes towards the near post to occupy Kyle Walker-Peters.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Matthews immediately went down and stayed on the field as medical staff rushed to the field.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Commanders are hoping to get back on the field soon, but changes are needed.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At least six Starbucks stores in the capital region are among those slated to close this weekend, as the company shutters underperforming locations across North America and eliminates 900 non-retail jobs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Few have ventured into the realm of clinical decision support, which comes with higher stakes and trickier legal questions.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, majorities of several demographics — including Republicans, southerners and adults over 65 — see themselves as likely to cross into the heavenly realm.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Officials in Wisconsin credited teachers for locking doors and shepherding children into classroom corners when a gunman opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in 2024, killing three people and injured six.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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As Hughes is preparing to take the corner, Richards attacks the back-post zone and Munoz dashes towards the near post to occupy Kyle Walker-Peters.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What elements reveal its cultural context?—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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For one, the Lidia thong design was rendered with in an anaconda print in a bold tangerine hue, but other versions played with cork or raffia elements, in addition to leather.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bailey argued that the district’s dispute with local police departments over its requirement that officers participate in diversity training — an impasse that resulted in some departments leaving schools without resource officers — had left students vulnerable.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The department's new contract with the SAT administrator is for four years, with options for five additional one-year extensions.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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It will no doubt be challenged in court as new visa fees are typically the domain of Congress, but, for now, the fee stands.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Instead of each operating under its own silo, companies need to establish a holistic security approach that views risk across all domains, even incorporating operational, reputational, legal, and human resource teams.—
Mike Hodgkinson,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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