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Recent Examples of regions
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Some regions of the United States are experiencing higher rates of positive COVID-19 tests than others, though reporting has slowed down enough nationwide that the CDC has begun allowing more time to pass between certain types of updates, such as those on variant prevalence.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
As the ice cream evolution continues, stadiums are seeing the artisan concept grow and an international influence come into play, especially with sorbets and gelato must-haves in some regions (Slotterback says the demand for ice cream is the strongest in the Northeast and South).
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Aim for early fall in most regions; late summer is best in northern locations (Zone 3).
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
The barrage appeared to target several Ukrainian regions, with local authorities reporting explosions in the western regions of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lutsk.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
Following Spain, France ranked the second-best country for seniors, offering excellent value in regions such as Normandy, Brittany, and Dordogne.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
An aurora provides individuals the opportunity to experience space weather, and many travel to arctic regions to observe it, the Space Weather Prediction Center said.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The female brain processes more information simultaneously and uses more brain regions during the day compared to the male brain.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Some regions of the United States are experiencing higher rates of positive COVID-19 tests than others, though reporting has slowed down enough nationwide that the CDC has begun allowing more time to pass between certain types of updates, such as those on variant prevalence.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
As the ice cream evolution continues, stadiums are seeing the artisan concept grow and an international influence come into play, especially with sorbets and gelato must-haves in some regions (Slotterback says the demand for ice cream is the strongest in the Northeast and South).
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Aim for early fall in most regions; late summer is best in northern locations (Zone 3).
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
The barrage appeared to target several Ukrainian regions, with local authorities reporting explosions in the western regions of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lutsk.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
Following Spain, France ranked the second-best country for seniors, offering excellent value in regions such as Normandy, Brittany, and Dordogne.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
An aurora provides individuals the opportunity to experience space weather, and many travel to arctic regions to observe it, the Space Weather Prediction Center said.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The female brain processes more information simultaneously and uses more brain regions during the day compared to the male brain.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regions
Noun
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For planes flying 30,000 feet above sea level or military vehicles traveling through combat zones, that level of reliability can mean the difference between life and death.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Rooftops—once ignored or treated as mechanical zones—are now vital platforms for green infrastructure.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lady Mary was Michelle Dockery’s breakout role, paving the way to parts in 2011’s Hanna; Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley; and the 2014 action thriller Non-Stop, alongside Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regions. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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