regions

plural of region
1
as in zones
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 parts
a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of regions Beijing in recent years has rapidly expanded mandates for schools in ethnic minority regions to adopt primarily Chinese-language education, starting from kindergarten. CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 That would mean regions currently recording five to 10 days per year of extreme heat would see 20 to 30 days per year within a single generation. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 Correa says buyers from Texas, California, and even colder regions are showing interest. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Furthermore, while the US remains a key market, FAST Metals is also targeting regions with large alumina industries, including Australia, as well as opportunities across the EU, the Middle East, India and North America. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 From the polar regions of Russia, Norway, Canada and Alaska, scientists took thousands of permafrost samples, measured the weight and burnt them at around 850 degrees Fahrenheit, then measured the weight of the rocks and minerals that didn’t burn. Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 In southwest France, 198,000 people have been evacuated across Gironde, Landes, Var and Tarn regions, with the majority of evacuations from Gironde, according to French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 25 July 2026 But some regions use half-hour or 45-minute offsets to better align with solar time or for the sake of national identity. Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 Bikes are due to arrive at shops in Europe and North America in the coming weeks, with other regions following by year-end. New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regions
Noun
  • Election officials are asking voters to visit nearby drop boxes outside of evacuation zones to drop off ballot packets.
    Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond core rooms, demand is rising for outdoor social spaces, home offices, hobby rooms, and at-home fitness zones.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • But $4 gas is still a reality across the country and parts of South Florida.
    Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • In addition to rolling heat waves, the country has been grappling with a dearth of rain — just 7% of the average for this time of year, falling to 1% in some parts of the south.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
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  • As disaster risks rise, the costs of goods, services and reconstruction in affected areas may increase further, while local real estate development and investment will also face higher risk premiums.
    , CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Recently, the Pulaski County Quorum Court rejected a measure that would have established a 12-month moratorium on new data centers within unincorporated areas of the county.
    Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regions. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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