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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the view that the issue is not in the demesne of the courts and is something that should be decided by the state legislature
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as in yards
the area around and belonging to a building
the mansion's huge demesne covers more than 100 acres
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demesnes
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The West Ada school board on Monday approved adjusted attendance zones for the 2026-‘27 school year to balance enrollment at the district’s schools and prepare for the opening of a new elementary school in Star.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026 -
There is growing interest in using robots beyond factories – in construction sites, disaster zones, logistics yards, and other unstructured settings.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Since June, federal immigration raids have disrupted neighborhoods and communities across Los Angeles and around the nation, including at work sites, along neighborhood streets and in commercial areas.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some religious communities bar menstruating women from common living areas, said Ahsan.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Most people at the meeting, held over Microsoft Teams, expressed excitement at the potential for conservation in an area stretching from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance, plus 200 yards inland.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s sum of 98 million misses being his biggest streaming day ever by a hair (or in football terms, a few yards, or even inches).—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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Russian defense industry representatives have also promoted the system as a cost-effective alternative to Western wheeled rocket artillery systems, particularly for export markets in the Middle East and other regions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Although Pakistan's capital has seen relatively few attacks compared with other regions, the country has experienced a recent rise in militant violence.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 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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Her waterline was filled with black liner, which melted into the corners of her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In fact, one shopper even credits it with improving sagging corners around the mouth and forehead creasing.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to Mentee, the platform adapts flexibly to diverse tasks in logistics, manufacturing, and other industrial domains.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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There isn’t a universal definition of kindergarten readiness, but many experts and educators rely on guidance from the bipartisan National Education Goals Panel’s five developmental domains critical to a child’s success upon entering grade school.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The area, roughly 35 square miles, is mostly residential, with parks, access to the Little Miami River and a small-town feel.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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For those who enjoy the outdoors, nearby Bukhansan National Park offers scenic hiking trails, while the Han River provides bike paths, parks, and river cruises.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Demesnes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demesnes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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