LOCALIZED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

localized

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Recent Examples of localized In addition to speech, our management of a localized fire for food, safety, and comfort is another uniquely human behavior, one that seems to have coincided with the development of complex spoken language. — Mike McRae 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 The debate comes as reports of localized economic protests continue to emerge from inside Iran. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Storms and thunderstorms are expected across South Florida today, which could bring with them localized flooding and frequent lightning strikes. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The National Weather Service defines a microburst as a localized column of rapidly sinking air within a thunderstorm. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026 In many applications, for example, laser and ozone can work together to create localized contrast and bleaching effects traditionally associated with PP spray. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 By combining those manufacturing operations with lithium carbonate produced in Arkansas, the agreement creates a more localized path from raw material sourcing to battery production. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Whether any storms billow up over the area this weekend is hard to pinpoint, but the potential is there for localized drenching downpours. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Some individual outages could take longer because of localized damage or repairs needed on private property. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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As of March, 386 people had been arrested under the Beijing and Hong Kong national security laws, with 176 people and four companies convicted, Reuters reported, citing the local Security Bureau.

— Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Juxtapose Gordon’s decision, however, with the way general manager Ryan Poles praised Gordon’s decision to stay local during the spring.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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Regional cuisines and dishes Italian cuisine has marked regional differences influenced by geography, terrain, climate, and availability of local ingredients.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
The creative cocktail list incorporates regional ingredients where possible, such as maple from northern New England, Barr Hill Gin from Vermont, and spirits from both GrandTen and Bully Boy, two Boston distilleries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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