regions

Definition of regionsnext
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 The researchers propose that these binaries likely form in crowded regions like globular clusters, where many stars and black holes interact. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 Over the past few years, Chinese automakers were already expanding EV development and production while growing exports faster than American or European rivals, offering cheaper models and gaining ground in regions like Southeast Asia. ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 That could force San Diego and other regions into a worsening climate for homelessness, potentially forcing a more reactive than proactive approach. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026 Those fishing in other regions will be given different dates. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026 How will markets balance openness with resilience, and which regions will cultivate the transparency, scale, and confidence global capital demands? Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026 In some cases, national insurers are fleeing high-risk coastal regions altogether, forcing homeowners to rely on costly state programs on the verge of collapse from record-high demand. Carlos Curbelo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 In addition to having comprehensive market knowledge of energy in the Middle East, Gulf, and North African regions, ENR also worked closely with East Asian counterparts. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Noun
  • United States Central Command later said the measures would apply only to ships entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal zones.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The e-commerce giant sees a huge opportunity to deliver satellite connectivity to smartphones in cellular dead zones worldwide.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • After Monday's severe storms brought tornadoes to parts of Minnesota, Tuesday will be much quieter across the state.
    Joseph Dames, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The most important parts of the accords, though, were not in the accords.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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  • Aid groups say the true toll could be much higher as access to areas of fighting across the vast country remains limited.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Texas' stores included six in North Texas – Frisco, Grapevine, Highland Village, Lewisville, Mansfield and North Richland Hills – along with others in the Austin, San Antonio, Tyler and Houston areas.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regions. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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