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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
Visitors to the area now may see what appears to be little progress.
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Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Israel has repeatedly attacked Houthi areas in Yemen, including a naval strike in June.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2025
See live video from the area: Fire containment Understanding what 35% containment means
Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation posted signs on July 7 notifying motorists that an eastbound stretch of the state highway from the Main Street area in the village to Interstate 94 will undergo repairs on three nights, beginning July 8-9 and ending July 10-11.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Israel has repeatedly attacked Houthi areas in Yemen, including a naval strike in June.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2025
See live video from the area: Fire containment Understanding what 35% containment means
Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation posted signs on July 7 notifying motorists that an eastbound stretch of the state highway from the Main Street area in the village to Interstate 94 will undergo repairs on three nights, beginning July 8-9 and ending July 10-11.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
Noun
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Tennessee is split between the Eastern and Central time zones.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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Active search and rescue operations are ongoing, and crews require a 100-yard clearance zone on both sides of the creeks.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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As an example, IMGs make up 40% of residents in internal medicine, a primary care field with a focus on preventing chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Another major gap is equity, as many regions remain under-mapped, reinforcing digital divides.—
Michael Harrell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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In regions where Lyme disease is already present, milder winters result in fewer disease-carrying ticks dying during cold months, the agency notes.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Thoughts: The Peril Of Cognitive Offloading And Distorted Reality The realm of thought is particularly susceptible to the negative feedback loops generated by generative AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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And so those things just kind of put me in that realm.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The visitors doubled the lead 11 minutes later, as Messi ran onto a perfectly-weighted through pass from Sergio Busquets before tidily tucking his brace into the far corner.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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But several questions remain — especially at outside corner and strong safety — and tackling and defensive breakdowns remain among MU’s biggest concerns.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Lamont knows the futility of trying to please everyone, which may be one element of his success.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The result will be an increase in preying on immigrants by the criminal element: robbery, protection scams, sweatshop labor and human trafficking, as the immigrant community withdraws from reliance on no-longer-safe court systems.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Customer service isn’t a department, and customer experience isn’t just a strategy.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday that the department is monitoring attacks on detention facilities in Prairieland and Portland, Oregon.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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If the act of conquering land was men’s domain, the king needed women to create emotional and physical connections to the land itself, ensuring these regions remained under French control.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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One blog post highlights the living room as the primary domain of antique rugs, best paired with minimalist decor so that its design can draw attention.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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