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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
King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Those traits are beginning to manifest in other areas as well.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There are over 20,000 seniors in the Tracy and Lodi areas alone.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
By day, spot people moving between the beach, pools, and dining areas, as well as families heading toward the water park.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
As such, Sony will be adding resources in many of these areas.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Meteorologists monitor both the launch site and areas downrange, where the spacecraft will travel.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Those traits are beginning to manifest in other areas as well.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There are over 20,000 seniors in the Tracy and Lodi areas alone.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
By day, spot people moving between the beach, pools, and dining areas, as well as families heading toward the water park.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
As such, Sony will be adding resources in many of these areas.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Meteorologists monitor both the launch site and areas downrange, where the spacecraft will travel.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
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His visit came one day after FEMA announced $26 million to buy out 75 homes in North Carolina — a move aimed at helping families relocate out of high-risk flood zones and clearing the way for long-term mitigation.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Among the many features that make the tower impressive is its nine different indoor zones, each with its own atrium, garden, and cafes.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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This story is republished via CT Community News, a service of the Connecticut Student Journalism Collaborative, an organization sponsored by journalism departments at college and university campuses across the state.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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On March 24, the Board of Supervisors, led by Supervisor Margaret Abe Koga with support and input from our county’s labor unions, ordered a comprehensive study on AI use across county departments, to set guidelines so future technology solutions improve jobs instead of replacing them.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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How will markets balance openness with resilience, and which regions will cultivate the transparency, scale, and confidence global capital demands?—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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In doing so, Chinese authorities are also moving to standardise execution across regions, instructing local governments to apply unified technical guidelines and develop scalable recycling models, while central bodies carry out regular monitoring of system progress.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Plenty of other realms remain unrestricted.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although their military prowess was undeniable, their efficient administrative practices, political organization, and governance strategies were just as important in solidifying their realms.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lawns opened onto larger fields for recreation and neighborhood events.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The new subdivision would be on the east side of Jefferson Lane on part of a 13-acre tract that’s a mix of open fields and woods.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, World Chain’s integration of Flashblocks has cut transaction confirmation times from up to two seconds to just 200 milliseconds, paving the way for highly responsible apps in domains like gaming and trading.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Legal work had the lowest AI success rate among the domains tested, at just 47%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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With warrior Mars in your resource zone and quirky Uranus in your home zone, the domestic and material spheres of your life are probably where improvement is most urgent.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are shooting options connected with Universal’s app, where selections include firing off steel spheres, fireballs and, as minions would have it, bananas.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Dogs are carried on their walks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tatis’ idea Stammen said the sacrifice bunt laid down by Tatis at the start of the 12th inning, which got Cronenworth to third base before the two intentional walks, was not called from the dugout.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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