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Recent Examples of regions
And these regions are brilliant.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 June 2026
Freezes caused by large cold fronts pushing into the state from arctic regions can ice over and deaden fruitful citrus trees.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Then, in the spring of 1800, remote regions of Kentucky became the setting for strange, otherworldly scenes.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area, the canonical speech production and comprehension regions, appear to remain connected and active during sleep.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Northwest Indiana is among multiple regions that are now recovering from the severe tornado outbreak earlier this week.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 14 June 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
Since 2022, the program has grown to five regions across Senegal, screening hundreds of thousands of children.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
Wildly popular religious processions, pilgrimages and feasts continue to be held in most Spanish regions.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 June 2026
Freezes caused by large cold fronts pushing into the state from arctic regions can ice over and deaden fruitful citrus trees.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Then, in the spring of 1800, remote regions of Kentucky became the setting for strange, otherworldly scenes.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area, the canonical speech production and comprehension regions, appear to remain connected and active during sleep.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Northwest Indiana is among multiple regions that are now recovering from the severe tornado outbreak earlier this week.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 14 June 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
Since 2022, the program has grown to five regions across Senegal, screening hundreds of thousands of children.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
Wildly popular religious processions, pilgrimages and feasts continue to be held in most Spanish regions.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regions
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The city said residents can view an interactive map of mosquito activity, virus testing results and trap zones on VDCI's website.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Through data analysis and on-the-ground reporting, the series revealed gaps in oversight and showed how many vulnerable properties lie outside official flood zones.—
Dana Banker,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Social media companies have argued the ban could push children into unregulated parts of the internet and on to less safe sites and platforms.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Supercell thunderstorms are expected to charge through these areas.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regions. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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