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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 areas
As previously mentioned, tough decisions will need to be made this summer around Romero, Vicario and Richarlison, but any money Spurs earn from potentially selling them can be reinvested in other areas of the squad.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In winter, warm-season grass grows minimally or not at all in some areas.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Residents in far north Fort Worth, like those in the Heritage neighborhood, have complained about riders — particularly kids — operating electric dirt bikes recklessly in residential areas, creating a safety concern.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Neighboring states Ohio and West Virginia, as well as Idaho and much of the South, were marked as areas with the highest risk, while most of the northeast saw a low risk.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The tank was deemed at risk of causing a catastrophic explosion and sweeping evacuation orders were issued affecting residents in areas of Garden Grove, Cypress, Stanton, Anaheim, Buena Park and Westminster.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Accessibility Spier Hotel is designed to accommodate guests with mobility challenges, with wheel-chair accessible rooms and step-free access to key areas.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
District 6 includes University City, Mira Mesa and nearby areas.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
In what areas do students in your county’s school districts need the most improvement?
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In winter, warm-season grass grows minimally or not at all in some areas.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Residents in far north Fort Worth, like those in the Heritage neighborhood, have complained about riders — particularly kids — operating electric dirt bikes recklessly in residential areas, creating a safety concern.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Neighboring states Ohio and West Virginia, as well as Idaho and much of the South, were marked as areas with the highest risk, while most of the northeast saw a low risk.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The tank was deemed at risk of causing a catastrophic explosion and sweeping evacuation orders were issued affecting residents in areas of Garden Grove, Cypress, Stanton, Anaheim, Buena Park and Westminster.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Accessibility Spier Hotel is designed to accommodate guests with mobility challenges, with wheel-chair accessible rooms and step-free access to key areas.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
District 6 includes University City, Mira Mesa and nearby areas.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
In what areas do students in your county’s school districts need the most improvement?
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
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The concession extends through four different eco-zones and happens to be prime rhino and big cat real estate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Sacrifice zones do not stay contained.—
Daniela Flores,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The feds also track the amount of money that state labor departments are able to recover from those overpayments.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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As more people showed up to the protest, a SWAT team arrived in full riot gear, joined by officers from area police departments and the New Jersey State Police.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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All geographic regions and age groups were represented.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Population growth at the wildland-urban boundary also increases exposure, while firefighting resources are strained as multiple regions face simultaneous emergencies.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Most of the month encourages you to rest, reflect and process what has been going on behind the scenes, especially since Cancer season brings focus to your (12th house) private life and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Some of these approaches require meticulous scholarship and technical proficiency; others, an attunement to the invisible realms of feeling and folklore.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The couple are farmers who live a few miles inland but decided the fields were still too wet to work and took a rare day off to visit town.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Offices are on the second floor, some overlooking the most prominent fields, such as the one the World Cup team trained on.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Yet that’s exactly what happens when leaders default to protecting their own domains.—
Adrienne Down Coulson,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Navigation, connectivity, autonomy, airspace management and advanced performance technologies now shape outcomes across the civil and defense domains alike.—
Greg Ombach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Craig points out that, unlike when creatives from other entertainment spheres like live theater get filmmaking opportunities, content creators come to Hollywood having cultivated an interactive relationship with an engaged fan base.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The cognitive, social, and algorithmic biases that emerge from technology evolution directly influence the social and political spheres.—
Paulo Nuno VicenteAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Both walks came around to score as part of the Pirates’ three-run first inning.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Dalaeh Cardenas started for CSUSM and gave up four runs on eight hits and four walks with a strikeout in 7 1/3 innings.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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