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areas

noun

plural of area
1
as in zones
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries I last saw your dog over in that general area

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2
as in departments
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a top researcher in the area of human genetics

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Recent Examples of areas The report highlights that even as fiber lines are extended into rural areas and billions of federal and state dollars are deployed, affordability and access remain insurmountable barriers for many families. — Erin Mote, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Preliminary plans call for a gas station with an AM-PM mini-mart building, restrooms and storage areas. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 At the same time, consumer expectations have shifted toward authenticity, transparency and inclusive product development — areas where women leaders have historically driven the vision and cultural heartbeat of our industry. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Communities near wildlife areas often rely on motorcycles for transport, especially where roads are poor and alternatives are limited. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Many prioritized bolstering a clinical workforce for rural areas and investing in technology to make care more efficient and accessible, according to a review from the Bipartisan Policy Center. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026 Ready for some season predictions, areas of concern, a fair look down the road and an honest glimpse at what’s right in front of the Browns? — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The sterile fly program complements efforts to monitor wildlife, inspect animals and work with ranchers in areas where the fly has been spotted to encourage regular checks for infestations. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026 Fighting resumed a week ago The United States and Iran resumed attacks last week, following a month of relative calm, with the Strait of Hormuz and areas along Iran’s southern coast again being targeted. — Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
  1. zones
  2. departments
  3. regions
  4. realms
  5. fields
  6. domains
  7. spheres
  8. walks
Noun
  • Meanwhile, teams lose massive chunks of their time in the administrative dead zones between protocol amendments, site activations, electronic data reconciliation and regulatory filings.
    — Anshima Raj, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Featuring various zones of native vegetation alongside bougainvillea and jacarandas, the park is dotted with generous public seating and has an amphitheater for outdoor events or general lounging.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of zones
Noun
  • In Thurman’s case, despite clear signs of an ectopic pregnancy, two emergency departments sent her home without resolving the complication.
    — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors amended its current budget to add nearly $3 million to the District Attorney’s Office, and also to give some money back to several other services in other departments.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of departments
Noun
  • As cells are lost, the brain tissue in these regions shrinks.
    — Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Airfares will drop for most international regions going into fall, compared to summer 2026 fares — but by less than in recent years.
    — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of regions
Noun
  • In addition to his glitzy looks for celebrities and public figures of all realms, Mackie also tried his hand at retail in the ‘80s, launching lines of lingerie, fine jewelry and fragrances.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Trump does have expertise in a handful of realms, such as construction, entertainment, and men’s discount shoeware.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of realms
Noun
  • September transforms open fields, roadsides and mountain meadows into bold, vivid landscapes of brilliant yellows, purples, reds, whites and other hues.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • These rules exactly correspond to the monotone Boolean functions—a function type crucial in fields such as cryptography and voting theory.
    — Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of fields
Noun
  • Osteopathic philosophy serves as the integrative lens through which these domains influence clinical reasoning.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The global food system is afflicted by uncertainty across many domains—weather, supply chains, labor, trade, and beyond.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of domains
Noun
  • Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the bridge should spur development between the two countries in various spheres — including tourism — and create new jobs.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Both women recognized that fully realizing the aspirations and talents of women and girls also requires valuing the virtues and qualities that men and boys contribute, in the private and public spheres.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of spheres
Noun
  • The research includes multiple studies, and is not just focused on ex-football players, but on women and men in various walks of life.
    — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Gusto allowed five runs on 10 hits and two walks across 4 2/3 innings, ending what had been a nice stretch.
    — Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of walks

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“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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