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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
Ride high on a helicopter With only 10 percent of Kaua’i accessible by roads, the best way to witness the island’s terrains is by helicopter.
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Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
The 8-pound pup went missing in November 2023 on Kangaroo Island in Australia, which is known for its rugged terrain.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 7 May 2025
The area that is being shut down stretches over nearly 35,000 acres adjacent to Bend’s southern edge, terrain that acts as an interface between the urban and the wild, explained U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Kaitlyn Webb in an email.
—Michael Hanson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Officials believe the Palisades fire was first detected around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 as high winds sent flames racing over the bone-dry terrain.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
The 8-pound pup went missing in November 2023 on Kangaroo Island in Australia, which is known for its rugged terrain.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 7 May 2025
The area that is being shut down stretches over nearly 35,000 acres adjacent to Bend’s southern edge, terrain that acts as an interface between the urban and the wild, explained U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Kaitlyn Webb in an email.
—Michael Hanson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Officials believe the Palisades fire was first detected around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 as high winds sent flames racing over the bone-dry terrain.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrain
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In the highest greenhouse gas emissions scenario, Caltrans said, average maximum temperatures over seven days could go up 14 degrees in inland areas of the state.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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Per the outlet, the pope's maternal grandparents lived in New Orleans' Seventh Ward, an area known to be traditionally Catholic and a melting pot of people with African, Caribbean and European roots.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Walking arm in arm with Donatella Versace as the brand’s sole guest, Chance paid tribute to a lineage of Black artistry that transcends genre, generation, and geography.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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Allow telecom providers to organize teams based on factors like sector, product, company size or geography.—
Pramod Konandur Prabhakar,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Housed in a charming building from the 1930s, the store prioritizes creating a safe and loving environment for all, embracing the timeless value of literature.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Taking Share and Increasing Retail Pound Volume Despite a challenging environment with retailer inventory headwinds and a slowdown in snacking, the company is still taking market share and increasing its retail pound volume (total volume of product sold in pounds) in key markets.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Until recently, China's entries in the realm of spaceflight patches often lacked the originality found in patches from the West.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 May 2025
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Still, the show’s tone offers audiences something atypical in the realm of sci-fi action.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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This is different from mapping, which can measure seafloor topography with or without visual data collection.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
9 May 2025
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The rumpled topography creates a range of microclimates and expressions.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Artificial intelligence was a major factor in the actors strike of 2023 and the burgeoning technology will remain a key element in next year’s negotiations.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Morality is not a useful element in foreign policy decision making.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Even without foliage, their dense branching patterns can provide a degree of screening while adding structural interest and texture to the winter landscape.—
Debbie Wolfe,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Longer term, there are fears that damage to deep-sea landscapes could have ripple effects through the ocean and potentially affect fisheries.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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All planets with atmospheres in the Solar System experience auroras, created by the interaction of magnetic fields with high-energy particles from the sun.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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At February’s European Film Market, Spanish companies reported an upbeat atmosphere despite the absence of major competition titles.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrain. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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