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areas

noun

plural of area

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

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Recent Examples of areas White-footed mice, which do carry the culprit bacteria — charmingly named Borrelia burgdorferi — thrive in areas disturbed by people, according to Ostfeld. — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 The cameras are designed to identify vehicles blocking bike lanes in areas with heavy traffic, including downtown and near schools. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026 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, 7 July 2026 Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Civilians in some areas have faced almost siege-like conditions for over a year. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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Noun

Authorities issued an evacuation warning for two zones north of the highway, as well as a third zone south of the highway but to the east of where evacuation orders were in place.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Petunias are typically grown as annuals, but they can be cultivated as perennials in zones 10 and 11.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Definition of zones

Noun

Local police departments and private vessels also responded, Crispen said.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 15 July 2026
According to a July 14 press release from CalHR, the recent pilot focused on hiring for Analyst I, Analyst II and Student Assistant positions in the participating departments.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of departments

Noun

When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
The route spans nine distinct regions, each with its own personality—from wine country and alpine villages to rugged mountain passes.

— Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Definition of regions

Noun

These include rituals related to cosmic realms, guidance for navigating the challenges of daily life and even the worship of powerful deities.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
All three have released solo albums that further expand their palettes, moving into ambient (Vida), experimental (Stardrum), and singer/songwriter (Epstein) realms.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 3 July 2026

Definition of realms

Noun

These are the domains where small information failures compound into significant revenue and cost consequences at scale.

— Campbell Brown, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The 38‑point framework has four domains—vision, intelligence, character, and execution—with a heavy emphasis on character and execution.

— Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Definition of domains

Noun

Japan’s monarchy has for centuries maintained male-only succession, which is on-brand for a deeply patriarchal society where men dominate other spheres of life such as business and politics.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
According to the agency’s preliminary investigation, the spheres are pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of spheres

Noun

Royals starting pitcher Luinder Avila had an uneven outing, allowing three runs on seven hits in five innings with three walks and three strikeouts.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Other than a fourth-inning two-run homer by Willi Castro, Whisenhunt was excellent, allowing just three hits overall and striking out four while navigating four walks across 5 2/3 innings.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

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