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an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding
She wanted to expand her horizons so she went back to school.
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Recent Examples of horizon
Because of the long-term horizon, experts say immediate economic and demographic fallout would be limited.
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Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Hey, this is a brief dark cloud on your horizon.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Though the road to reach that horizon still looks long, the R2 deserves to bring Rivian to the masses and ever closer to bringing that vision for the future to fruition.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Buildings, trees, hills and city haze can easily block Mercury, so the best viewing spots are open fields, beaches, elevated areas or any location with a clean line of sight toward the western horizon.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Hey, this is a brief dark cloud on your horizon.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Though the road to reach that horizon still looks long, the R2 deserves to bring Rivian to the masses and ever closer to bringing that vision for the future to fruition.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Buildings, trees, hills and city haze can easily block Mercury, so the best viewing spots are open fields, beaches, elevated areas or any location with a clean line of sight toward the western horizon.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizon
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Topping it all off is the aforementioned rooftop deck, which has a barbecue and a fire pit, along with panoramic vistas stretching from the red turrets of the Hotel del Coronado across the Pacific to Point Loma and back to the downtown San Diego skyline.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Building on a recurring motif of witches, Woods has Emily and Sylvia lift off during a thunderstorm, soaring above the city skyline in a sequence that hovers between dream and fantasy.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Instead of big incisions, doctors at Einstein are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Stakes For The Federal Workforce The case will test the scope of presidential authority over the civil service, particularly regarding political considerations in federal employment decisions.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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What started off as a miserable day to be outside due to temperatures well over 80, as well as a brief rainfall, all those issues were forgotten after once the skies cleared up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The crowd reflected the global reach of Algeria’s diaspora.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Both Fox and Roku have primarily built their business around broad reach and advertising.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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When infused with the power of a rising hegemon, those men were capable of actions that expanded their empire’s ambit.—
Alfred McCoy,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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In May, for instance, after the SAF recaptured Khartoum, the RSF launched long-range drone strikes on Port Sudan, which sits just across the Red Sea from Jeddah—a dramatic expansion of the war’s ambit.—
ALAN BOSWELL,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Oct. 2025
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Vassell, the Spurs’ shooting guard, is already 3-for-3 from 3-point range.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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From the beach’s crystal clear waters to its lush mountains, the Dominican Republic features a range of options that go beyond the sun and sand.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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In addition to digital distractions, the show's hosts have paused to address a variety of phenomena both from this realm and, seemingly, the paranormal sector.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Once a specialized capability, AI is now being seamlessly integrated into systems and embedded in nearly every domain.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The analysis was conducted by the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which Congress created in 2022 to investigate reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, also known as UAP.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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“Horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizon. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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