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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a top researcher in the area of human genetics
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Recent Examples of area
If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The lot of the property covers an area of 12,200 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
That ruling was prompted by a 2022 lawsuit filed by Seligman Properties, which controls 330 acres of Liberty Station’s commercial areas under no-rent leases that run through 2070.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The National Park Service issued a warning about the presence of hazardous quicksand areas near the shoreline and at drainages in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which spans across both Arizona and Utah.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The lot of the property covers an area of 12,200 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
That ruling was prompted by a 2022 lawsuit filed by Seligman Properties, which controls 330 acres of Liberty Station’s commercial areas under no-rent leases that run through 2070.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The National Park Service issued a warning about the presence of hazardous quicksand areas near the shoreline and at drainages in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which spans across both Arizona and Utah.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
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Gaffney scored his team-leading 18th game of the season following a face-off win by Wahlin in the offensive zone midway through the third period to break a 1-1 tie in the Tommies’ 2-1 win over Augustana.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kim Hjelmgaard is an investigative journalist covering global stories for USA TODAY, from living rooms to conflict zones.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The top two teams from the Americas beyond the United States (which is guaranteed a spot as the host country) qualified into the six-team field through the World Baseball Classic.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Despite the par-5s making up just 12 of the 54 holes Åberg has played this week, more than 50 percent of his strokes gained against the field have come there.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Flights must regularly avoid regions deemed unsafe for civilian aircraft, from conflict zones to areas where other military activity poses risks.—
Zach Levitt,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But recent outbursts of dissent in some regions including Tibet and Xinjiang prompted Beijing to crack down.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the quantum realm, a single particle exists in many places at once—at least while no one is looking at it.—
Tim Folger,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
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Scott inflicts Ohm’s nonchalant meanness with a piercingly perverse matter-of-factness that places the character as far away as possible from the realm of likeability.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Just a few weeks before, in January, federal immigration officers stood menacingly on the corner of Maple Avenue and 11th Street.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lush greenery springs from every corner and a team of chefs are hard at work behind the counter in the sleek open kitchen.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of starkness, elements such as area rugs, throws and artwork help make a space feel finished and energized.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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That criticism helped spur a push in Lakewood to create an independent civilian oversight board for the city’s police department.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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The impasse has triggered the partial shutdown of the department, which also affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Coast Guard.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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In a domain as powerful and fast-moving as AI, narrowing influence increases systemic fragility.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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But, for now, these use cases will remain the domain of cutting-edge research.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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