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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
Some might have expected Declan Rice alone to win those headers or harass the opposition in that manner, but the partnership between these two is about more than just Zubimendi allowing the England midfielder to burst into goalscoring areas.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Residents and visitors are asked to avoid areas where prescribed fires will be conducted.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
America’s top campuses remain crowded with wealth, but some universities have accelerated efforts to reach a wider swath of the country, recruiting more in urban and rural areas and offering free tuition for students whose families are not among the highest earners.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The mayor said that council officials are meant to carry out annual reviews of establishments like bars and assess areas that could catch fire, such as kitchens.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Cummings notes that there is a discernible shift nationally of younger adults leaving large metro areas for smaller- to medium-sized metro areas that are more affordable.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Even these can be banned under the severest restrictions, but often they're allowed in backcountry camping areas when wood fires are banned.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
Coastal areas along Lake Michigan, including Ludington and Benton Harbor, could see 3 to 6 inches of snow by nightfall.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Residents and visitors are asked to avoid areas where prescribed fires will be conducted.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
America’s top campuses remain crowded with wealth, but some universities have accelerated efforts to reach a wider swath of the country, recruiting more in urban and rural areas and offering free tuition for students whose families are not among the highest earners.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The mayor said that council officials are meant to carry out annual reviews of establishments like bars and assess areas that could catch fire, such as kitchens.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Cummings notes that there is a discernible shift nationally of younger adults leaving large metro areas for smaller- to medium-sized metro areas that are more affordable.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Even these can be banned under the severest restrictions, but often they're allowed in backcountry camping areas when wood fires are banned.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
Coastal areas along Lake Michigan, including Ludington and Benton Harbor, could see 3 to 6 inches of snow by nightfall.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
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Sockwell Circulator Moderate Graduated Compression Sock Sockwell is a popular compression sock brand, known for its special modular compression zones, targeting four areas of your feet, ankles, and legs for optimal support.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Activities such as entertaining, dining, and work may also have zones.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The technology uses sound to detect gunfire and alerts police departments to the area of that sound.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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The legislation would modify federal highway and freight safety programs to allow grant recipients, such as state departments of transportation, to use vehicle telematics and predictive analytics to identify infrastructure concerns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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California has been losing business to production hubs in regions with generous tax incentives, including New Jersey, which has recently become an East Coast production hot spot.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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Western provinces—including Ilam, Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Hamedan—have seen the deadliest clashes so far, according to Kurdish-Iranian rights group Hengaw, which says those regions account for a majority of fatalities.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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This annual showcase is tied to Rolling Stone‘s annual Future of Music issue, our look at what’s new and what’s next in all realms of music.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beyond this period, 2026 can bring many blessings in the realms of career, finance, creativity, innovation, protection, love, and family.—
Kimberly King,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2026
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The fact that both these sports use rounded playing fields that are similar in size to an athletics track makes the transition easier, Coulson said.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Members will also have access to a spa, hiking, biking, fishing, clubhouse, fitness center, kids adventure center, family water park, outdoor sports fields and other amenities.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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How Koi uncovered DarkSpectre's hidden network The breakthrough came when Koi analysts examined two domains tied to ShadyPanda.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Alongside the models, NVIDIA released large-scale open datasets covering multiple domains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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Where would the boundaries of such spheres fall in the Arctic or Pacific, for example?—
Comfort Ero,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, AgroPlay has ventured beyond the world of music and into the spheres of sports and influencer management.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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Its hands and feet are shaped to grip stroller handles securely, letting parents attach it during walks or errands.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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On her advice, Reid began going for late-night walks and grabbing coffee in the early morning to avoid smelling the neighbor’s drugs.—
Saumya Roy,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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