Definition of regionnext
1
as in area
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion

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as in neck
a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of region In that case, a Russian aircraft fired a missile near a British plane over the same region. CBS News, 20 May 2026 Travelers can explore lighthouses, canals and cultural landmarks across the Great Lakes region on one unforgettable trip. Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026 At the same time, hundreds of Kering employees also protested in Novara, in the Piedmont Italian region, and in Parabiago, a half-hour drive from Milan. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 The Los Angeles region was rocked last year by sprawling immigration raids targeting day laborers and factory workers. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for region
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Noun
  • The San Diego Police Department asked the public to avoid the area surrounding the Islamic Center of San Diego.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
  • Guest rooms and suites with spacious living areas are both available, all of course equipped with the famous Four Seasons mattresses and linens that nearly guarantee a sound night’s sleep.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
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  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
  • Also due to the water temperatures, seal-proof bands for our wrists and neck, gloves, and a head covering were added, in addition to a snorkeling mask and fins.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Andrew Benintendi’s leadoff, solo blast in the sixth that chased Taillon was another fastball on the outer edge of the zone.
    Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
  • The Canadiens scored on their first shot, a one-timer from Arber Xhekaj off an offensive-zone faceoff.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Partly correct on raw land use — but misleading in practice.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • People see it as part of a wider pattern where affluent estate owners increasingly close off rural land, citing privacy, protection, and security concerns while gradually restricting spaces that local communities historically enjoyed.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
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  • The release stated that symptoms in humans could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, while severe cases may lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • The hospital performed worse than average on urinary tract infections, patients falls and injuries, falls causing broken hips and communications about medicines.
    Eva Flowe May 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026

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“Region.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/region. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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