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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
In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.
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Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Some discolored areas on the bones that were not charred may have been blackened by smoke exposure, according to the study.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Crunching Numbers Scientists often simulate one part of the climate story at a time, focusing on the atmosphere, the ocean, the land, or even just a sliver of one of those areas, said Klocke of Max Planck.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
This gives you credibility when approaching potential partners and helps identify areas where collaboration could benefit both parties.
—Kiyoshi Oka, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Gently wipe the marble surface, taking care to focus on any areas that may have stains or spills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Some discolored areas on the bones that were not charred may have been blackened by smoke exposure, according to the study.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Crunching Numbers Scientists often simulate one part of the climate story at a time, focusing on the atmosphere, the ocean, the land, or even just a sliver of one of those areas, said Klocke of Max Planck.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
This gives you credibility when approaching potential partners and helps identify areas where collaboration could benefit both parties.
—Kiyoshi Oka, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Gently wipe the marble surface, taking care to focus on any areas that may have stains or spills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
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For planes flying 30,000 feet above sea level or military vehicles traveling through combat zones, that level of reliability can mean the difference between life and death.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Rooftops—once ignored or treated as mechanical zones—are now vital platforms for green infrastructure.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By making the cameras solar-powered and connected over cell networks, Flock brought the technology within reach of smaller towns and departments that couldn’t afford earlier systems.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Jones detailed new de-icing equipment, dedicated crews, and a central dashboard so all departments can see in real-time how their decisions impact the entire network.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The study also found that nearly half the respondents — highest on record — had diverted investments planned for China to other regions, primarily Southeast Asia.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Of course, reduced demand would erode profit margins and dampen economic growth – particularly in manufacturing-intensive regions of the country already struggling with inflation and global competition.—
Dan Ikenson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In this paradigm, individuals’ ability to achieve their goals emerges from the economic rather than political or social realms.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Sep. 2025
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These leaders are the future of our communities in both the corporate and nonprofit realms.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Susan Marquis, a professor with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, said the other ideas proposed by experts can help reduce the harms faced in the fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles benefitted from short fields, covering 52 yards on their first touchdown drive after Harrison Butker missed a field-goal attempt, and 59 on their next, after a Patrick Mahomes interception and face-mask penalty pushed them quickly into KC territory.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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Research confirms that evaluating career decisions across multiple life domains—rather than just salary—leads to more sustainable long-term outcomes.—
Renessa Boley Layne,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Genius in one area of life can be stunting in other domains.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kirk's death sent shockwaves through social and political spheres, with many conservatives mourning the death of the commentator and TV personality, including Fox News host Megyn Kelly, who fought back tears on air upon covering news that Kirk had died.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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The room is filled with light-weight silver spheres which swirl through the air around guests like a tornado.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Many travelers cherish memorable walks and hikes on their vacations.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Former teammate Terry Kirby trains Marino at his nearby gym, while his wife Claire joins him for nightly walks and bike rides.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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