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Recent Examples of localized
However, the impacts are expected to be lighter and much more localized than the widespread hazards seen earlier for the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Boston could get up to 3 inches of snow, while localized amounts of 5 inches of snow are possible in central and western Massachusetts.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the new study, Bruzzone and his team focused on localized surface collapses that occur when sections of rock give way, creating skylight-like openings that can expose underground voids.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Or will a new turn toward economic nationalism lead to a reversal in which economies – and economic shocks – become more localized once again?
—Josh Ederington, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The high surf advisory indicated dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the remarkably clear water results in localized blooms of Cladophora, a weed-like algae, and Microcystis, a poisonous blue-green bacteria.
—Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Boston could get up to 3 inches of snow, while localized amounts of 5 inches of snow are possible in central and western Massachusetts.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the new study, Bruzzone and his team focused on localized surface collapses that occur when sections of rock give way, creating skylight-like openings that can expose underground voids.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Or will a new turn toward economic nationalism lead to a reversal in which economies – and economic shocks – become more localized once again?
—Josh Ederington, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The high surf advisory indicated dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the remarkably clear water results in localized blooms of Cladophora, a weed-like algae, and Microcystis, a poisonous blue-green bacteria.
—Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for localized
Adjective
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Kato is talking with local schools about turning Mardi Gras bead-making into a community project.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Here is how some countries stack up, based on information compiled by CNBC from national Olympic committees, sports associations and local reports.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These figures position the platform for regional travel, heavy logistics, and emergency response missions that exceed typical urban air taxi distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mike Norris and Mike Mladenik will be the headlines, as well as regional experts who will share their expertise during seminars included with admission.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Localized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/localized. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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