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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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2
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
Additionally, these inland sites were 2 to 3 miles away and up a steep 230-foot cliff from where the whale bones would be harvested, meaning that ancient humans would have to transport the bones across long and difficult terrain.
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
Five-inch-diameter, off-road-capable wheels made navigating rough terrain manageable.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
Your Immediate Environment This is the terrain directly around you—your team, department and closest colleagues.
—John Pierce, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Adam lives in a small town in the French-speaking province, a terrain that’s relatively picturesque although the main road snakes through an area that’s clearly seen some serious industrial abuse, leaving the ground devoid of all plant life.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
Five-inch-diameter, off-road-capable wheels made navigating rough terrain manageable.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
Your Immediate Environment This is the terrain directly around you—your team, department and closest colleagues.
—John Pierce, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Adam lives in a small town in the French-speaking province, a terrain that’s relatively picturesque although the main road snakes through an area that’s clearly seen some serious industrial abuse, leaving the ground devoid of all plant life.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrain
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To build smarter, more agile systems, organizations should begin by conducting a thorough audit of their current resources to identify areas where AI can enhance existing processes.—
David Jones,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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On Sunday morning, the area around 13500 Palm Ave. remained an active crime scene.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Ahmed is one of 29 new fellows chosen by the Bush Foundation for their work in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2025
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Yet, because of fate, history, and the accidents of geography, the most significant forces that shaped modern Zimbabwe and its predecessor, Southern Rhodesia, came from across the frontier.—
Percy Zvomuya,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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That is bad for the city’s budget and bad for the environment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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This is a threat especially in the realm of SaaS, where credibility with technical users is currency and being deemed vaporware is a mortal sin.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The protagonist of this beguiling novel, Lina, lives with her father in a realm seemingly unbound by ordinary time.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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That points to meteorology also being a factor: Certain times of year could potentially have more impact than others as weather conditions shift, with wind shears, temperature gradients, and topography, for instance, potentially affecting the propagation of sonic booms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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That gentle topography means quick hops to studios along Pico, red-carpet premieres on Hollywood Boulevard, late dinners on Rodeo Drive.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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By assessing population data, demographics and neighborhoods can be identified as lacking certain elements.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The new customization center will incorporate renewable energy with built in energy-efficient design elements in lighting, water consumption and overall layout.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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Holly grows quickly and provides your landscape with gleaming dark green leaves throughout the year.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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On the outskirts of Los Angeles, where the scars and scorched landscape from wildfires remain, uncertainty keeps rising.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrain. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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