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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
Despite the advances in AI, Duan concedes that early domestic CAE software lagged behind foreign competitors in several areas.
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Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
And the policies are projected to have far-ranging effects on most areas of business, including a potential loss of hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers in sectors like information and educational and health services.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The exhibition also featured Graffiti Truck, a piece made in collaboration with volunteers from different areas in the city.
—Antonio Sergio Bessa, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Strong winds over the weekend created huge waves on the Great Lakes and led the Mackinac Bridge Authority to issue a wind advisory, with some areas recording gusts over 60 mph.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In high-traffic areas, the effects only worsen, turning a room meant to feel polished into one that looks tired and sloppy.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The data suggests a regression in multiple areas.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
During periods of heavy rainfall, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas, the risk of flooding escalates.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
And the policies are projected to have far-ranging effects on most areas of business, including a potential loss of hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers in sectors like information and educational and health services.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The exhibition also featured Graffiti Truck, a piece made in collaboration with volunteers from different areas in the city.
—Antonio Sergio Bessa, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Strong winds over the weekend created huge waves on the Great Lakes and led the Mackinac Bridge Authority to issue a wind advisory, with some areas recording gusts over 60 mph.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In high-traffic areas, the effects only worsen, turning a room meant to feel polished into one that looks tired and sloppy.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The data suggests a regression in multiple areas.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
During periods of heavy rainfall, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas, the risk of flooding escalates.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
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The same technology’s feasibility should also be assessed under different climate zones, and full life cycle assessments (cradle-to-grave) of GS are a necessity for a better understanding of the technology’s merits and limits, researchers noted.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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In these zones, dahlias can survive the winter in the ground and regrow again in the spring.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The technology is a staple at police departments across the country, documenting encounters with the public and helping clarify questionable incidents and competing claims.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her why stems from frustration from budget cuts to local health departments.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
18 Oct. 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued beach hazard statements for several regions along the West Coast as of early Tuesday, warning of both large breaking waves and sneaker waves.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Areas related to memory, emotion and sensory processing — like the hippocampus and parahippocampal regions — were especially affected, the study found.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Since March 30, the planet of dreams and subconscious realms has been testing the waters in Aries, hinting at a new collective era of self-reinvention and spiritual autonomy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Multiple units can also be combined to create a larger development, unlocking potential in the realms of luxury hospitality and adventure travel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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It is also made up of a tiny, microscopic particle suspended at a low pressure using electrical fields.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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He's made his name on fields across the country, and thanks to his family — wife Moriah Dorsett, their daughter Payton, 3, and 6-month-old son Micah — he's also been able to make each new city a home.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Maysent, in addition to citing the cirtical role of his leadership in helping the university reach the top levels of quality measurement and improvement, cited his ability to bridge clinical and digital domains.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Legitimate settlements use official or clearly named administrator domains.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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National committees, defending their narrow House edge, should allocate $5 million – $10 million to ads contrasting hallmark Democrat disorder in the political and social spheres with GOP solutions that are pro-business, pro-family, pro-law and order.—
Kristin Tate,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Usually delicate pearls were turned into XXL spheres with visible silver settings and telegraphed the idea of claws.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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In order to reach him, messages had to be relayed by his lieutenants, who went on twice-weekly walks with him.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The study found that taking brisk walks for 30 minutes per day at least three days per week could help reduce bone loss and improve bone health.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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