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 When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions. 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
  • From island flavors at the Caribbean Beach Resort to the splash zones of Typhoon Lagoon and the icy adventures at Blizzard Beach, there’s still plenty of time to soak up every last drop of the summer.
    Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • At least in Northern California, Verizon seems to have fewer dead zones than T-Mobile.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cause of crash is being investigated Videos of the accident show the carriage toppled to its side and crashed into a building on the steep and narrow street, with parts of the streetcar crumpled.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Observers across eastern Australia, New Zealand, Africa and parts of the Middle East will also see most of the eclipse phases.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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