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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
People such as López often act as unwanted eyes and ears in resource-rich areas of Latin America, the most deadly region in the world for environmentalists, according to the nongovernmental organization Global Witness.
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Marlon González, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Wharton’s ability to punch the ball into attacking areas from deep is the skill that sets him apart.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Data centers are currently allowed by right in eight different zoning districts without city approval, including in residential areas.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Downtown Oakland and condo-heavy neighborhoods have experienced some of the sharpest declines, while wealthier areas such as Rockridge and Temescal remain competitive, with some homes still drawing multiple offers.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Sure, coach Mark Daigneault can see areas for improvement and problems to be solved.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
In exchange, the doctors agree to work in underserved areas for at least three years.
—Arielle Zionts, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The company said 30-minute deliveries will be available 24 hours a day in most areas where the service is available.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The first step in the pilot program will involve identifying which airport areas will be safest for humanoid robots.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Marlon González, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Wharton’s ability to punch the ball into attacking areas from deep is the skill that sets him apart.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Data centers are currently allowed by right in eight different zoning districts without city approval, including in residential areas.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Downtown Oakland and condo-heavy neighborhoods have experienced some of the sharpest declines, while wealthier areas such as Rockridge and Temescal remain competitive, with some homes still drawing multiple offers.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Sure, coach Mark Daigneault can see areas for improvement and problems to be solved.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
In exchange, the doctors agree to work in underserved areas for at least three years.
—Arielle Zionts, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The company said 30-minute deliveries will be available 24 hours a day in most areas where the service is available.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The first step in the pilot program will involve identifying which airport areas will be safest for humanoid robots.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
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In fossil fuel extraction zones — the Permian Basin in Texas, the Bakken fields of North Dakota, oil regions across the Middle East — lights flicker violently in sync with drilling booms and busts, bearing little relation to broader economic trends.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Travelers visit astronomical observatories, dark sky preserves and aurora viewing zones.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Some police departments have begun scouring social media for teen takeover plans and are treating these events more like civil unrest.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Health departments from Arizona, Georgia and Texas said the former passengers have not shown symptoms.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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The bar menu is divided into Indian regions, each with cocktails inspired by the dishes and ingredients local to that part of the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The mining regions remain unstable.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In the first Mortal Kombat film, Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han) seeks to eliminate Earth's champions ahead of the ultimate tournament between realms.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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There was some interesting stuff in my mom’s boyfriend’s closet, but no gateways to other realms.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 May 2026
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In the blueberry capital of Georgia, where flat coastal plains stretch out on either side of the road, there’s a good chance travelers will drive past fields of bushy blueberry crops growing in long, monotonous rows.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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This small village on the Côte d’Azur, in France, is scented with fields of jasmine, rose, and lavender.—
Kelley Manley,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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In other competitive domains — such as with China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and in cybersecurity negotiations between Beijing and the Obama administration — agreements were ultimately reached that Washington believes in hindsight disadvantaged American companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Similar gaps appear across other medical tasks and domains.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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These small spheres work by releasing a pesticide into the air, typically either naphthalene or 1,4-dichlorobenzene.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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This image above shows blue spheres representing relative amounts of Earth’s water in comparison to the size of the Earth.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Mariners starter Emerson Hancock, who had just six walks in his first six games, gave up three walks in the fourth inning.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Detmers issued a career-high six walks, after walking just nine hitters in his first seven starts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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