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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
From 2021 to 2024 enrollment growth in the county’s wealthiest areas was triple that in the poorest.
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Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
By the end of the week, forecasters predict totals as high as 4 inches in coastal and valley areas and up to 8 inches in the mountains and foothills.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 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, 18 Feb. 2026
Four young women in a two-bedroom apartment with four separate study areas can create traffic jams.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Andean nation had an external debt to gross domestic product ratio of 32% in 2024, one of the lowest in Latin America, and the government has welcomed foreign investment in areas like mining and infrastructure.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Some religious communities bar menstruating women from common living areas, said Ahsan.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
By the end of the week, forecasters predict totals as high as 4 inches in coastal and valley areas and up to 8 inches in the mountains and foothills.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 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, 18 Feb. 2026
Four young women in a two-bedroom apartment with four separate study areas can create traffic jams.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Andean nation had an external debt to gross domestic product ratio of 32% in 2024, one of the lowest in Latin America, and the government has welcomed foreign investment in areas like mining and infrastructure.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Some religious communities bar menstruating women from common living areas, said Ahsan.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
Noun
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There are multiple cultivars that perform well in all hardiness zones.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Morgan said the cameras would be similar to ones previously used by the CTDOT in work zones as well as red light and speed cameras used in municipalities on state and local roads.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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The following burglaries are from reports collected from the Little Rock and North Little Rock police departments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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In September, audio emerged of Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree, the official responsible for implementing the legislation, questioning the ability of police departments to enforce the buyback.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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This total eclipse will be visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, with a partial eclipse seen across broader regions of Europe and Africa.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Longhorns were slotted there to ensure that the bracketing principle of keeping the top four teams in a conference in different regions was protected.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The rivalry is also spilling into other realms, including the Super Bowl.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, after people serve their time in the hells, they can be reborn in other realms.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wildlife agencies have long used remote cameras to gather evidence in the forests and fields.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dual moguls sees two skiers racing side by side down the course featuring two jumps and fields of bumps, known as moguls.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Integrating unmanned logistics The Army continues to expand its use of unmanned systems across air and ground domains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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There are no better CEOs in the nation than in the airline industry – in operational, financial, strategic domains and their individual characters are sterling.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The individual beads are large hollow spheres containing okra seeds.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The individual beads are large hollow spheres containing okra seeds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Luke Szymanski struck out five with no walks in five innings.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Go between February and early April (but outside peak spring break periods) for activities ranging from outdoor art walks to gallery openings, pop-up markets, patio drinking and dining, rooftop lounges, brewery hangs, and more.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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