zone

Definition of zonenext
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as in area
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries at that point we were out of the danger zone for avalanches

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Recent Examples of zone Strong winds can make travel difficult, the advisory warned, urging residents to take extra caution, including watching for falling debris and trees and, in high-wind warning zones, remaining in the lower levels of their home during a windstorm and avoiding windows. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 But his fourth pitch was hit into a fielder’s choice, and after Reed Trimble was caught stealing second, Fuentes struck out Jordan Sanchez on a 98 mph fastball up in the zone. Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026 In recent weeks, many teams have gone to a zone to try to slow down Cocroft. Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 His shot from the top of the zone hit Avs defenseman Devon Toews just in front of Mackenzie Blackwood. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And areas of south Lebanon – Hezbollah’s home turf – have once again been pounded from across the Israeli border, leaving dozens of people killed and injured, while thousands have fled their homes to take shelter out of the line of fire.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
  • In all areas of life, optimism lights the spark, while discipline keeps the fire burning.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Or, this versatile, lightweight neck pillow from Trtl is much less bulky than your average option but still provides support by keeping your neck upright while padding it.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The cost of the overall project may, conservatively, land in the $400 million to $500 million range, Tallen Capital Partners Founder, Chairman and CEO Terry Tallen said Friday.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
  • More fossil fuels burned means more emissions and more warming, while the ability of the ocean and land to absorb carbon dioxide continues to decrease.
    Michael Wysession, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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