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 Northern Nigeria, one of the world’s poorest regions, is already under pressure from an insurgency crisis. ABC News, 19 July 2026 Desalination plants are significant in the Middle East region, providing a key lifeline of drinking water and sustaining certain remote regions through droughts. Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 But that hasn’t stopped one of the country’s increasingly renowned grape-growing regions from punching well above its weight. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 July 2026 Wild giraffes are found in 21 different African countries, although their numbers vary across regions. Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 18 July 2026 By incorporating future climate conditions into energy planning, however, the researchers found that both regions could improve grid resilience at little or no additional cost. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 People in these regions eat roughly four times as many beans as the average American. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 In the epilepsy patients, activity in deeper brain regions was measured during surgery. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regions
Noun
  • As the days went on, Mainoo cut a forlorn figure walking through various mixed zones, often being among the first to board the team bus.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Yes, cutting down on traffic, for instance through clean-air zones, will reduce both lives lost on the roads and lives lost due to air pollution.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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  • Severe droughts and searing heat across vast swathes of southern Europe destroyed large parts of the olive oil harvest, culminating in a dizzying price rally that shocked industry veterans and consumers alike.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Building a track car sidesteps all the hardest parts of car manufacturing—like bringing it up to safety, emissions, and other compliance standards for road cars.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • In these areas, tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 36 hours.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • States including Washington, Montana, and Michigan, particularly near the Canadian border, are potential viewing areas.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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“Regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regions. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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