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Recent Examples of localized
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Heavy rainfall is also a concern, with some areas potentially receiving over two inches, raising the risk for localized flooding.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
An additional examination indicated that this was a localized finding, at a preliminary stage of recurrent prostate cancer, the report said.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
All is to say, Oceania does make a point in their excursions to offer both big ticket and more localized approaches to exploration.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Tribune used its op-ed page in the 1970s to run opinions that countered the Tribune’s staunchly conservative views, while the Los Angeles Times opted for more localized opinions of a less intellectual bent than those found in The New York Times.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, there is still a hazardous weather outlook for the area with localized flooding set to linger, but water levels are expected to gradually recede through Thursday.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The City of San Diego’s projected $146 million budget deficit became more localized and testy as audience questions generated much of the discussion during the April 15 Pacific Beach Town Council meeting.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, the active weather pattern has brought multiple waves of strong thunderstorms, keeping rain, lightning and localized damage risks in the forecast for the region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Heavy rainfall is also a concern, with some areas potentially receiving over two inches, raising the risk for localized flooding.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
An additional examination indicated that this was a localized finding, at a preliminary stage of recurrent prostate cancer, the report said.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
All is to say, Oceania does make a point in their excursions to offer both big ticket and more localized approaches to exploration.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Tribune used its op-ed page in the 1970s to run opinions that countered the Tribune’s staunchly conservative views, while the Los Angeles Times opted for more localized opinions of a less intellectual bent than those found in The New York Times.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, there is still a hazardous weather outlook for the area with localized flooding set to linger, but water levels are expected to gradually recede through Thursday.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The City of San Diego’s projected $146 million budget deficit became more localized and testy as audience questions generated much of the discussion during the April 15 Pacific Beach Town Council meeting.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, the active weather pattern has brought multiple waves of strong thunderstorms, keeping rain, lightning and localized damage risks in the forecast for the region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localized
Adjective
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In preparation for the Alaskan wilderness, the Hoffmans and their crew shop for bear guns, bid their wives farewell, and are prayed over by a local pastor (who decides, at the last minute, to join them).—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Voters across North Texas cast ballots Saturday in municipal elections that will shape billions of dollars in local spending, regional transportation, and city leadership.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The Laguna Playhouse has been a regional theater cornerstone of the Southern California performing arts community for more than a century.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Researchers are trying to dispel inaccurate information, but regional newspapers seem bent on perpetuating fear.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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“Localized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localized. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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