regions

plural of region
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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 This can improve variant detection, especially in complex regions and across diverse populations. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026 During heat treatment, nanoscale regions with slightly different atomic spacing begin to precipitate within the alloy. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 Facial massages may influence the nervous system through sensory pathways in the face, including the trigeminal nerve, which connects to brainstem regions involved in autonomic regulation. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 Facial massage may influence the nervous system through sensory pathways in the face, including the trigeminal nerve, which communicates with brainstem regions involved in autonomic regulation. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 The vision conversation resulted in more activity in regions tied to motivation, to visual imagination and to calming the stress response. — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Strategic placement limits Goatek to the forefoot where it’s needed most, while Fast Shot is used in other regions. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 The bank did not disclose how many apprentices will be placed in Charlotte or other regions. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 Like other wine regions, Tokaj is dealing with the impact of climate change. — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Construction zones proliferated in the area after the January 2025 fires that destroyed local homes and businesses, resulting in reduced speed limits.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Williams heads up the Rory Peck Trust, which provides funds and training to aid the security of freelance journalists who are reporting in perilous zones.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • And, as is the case in other parts of Europe, the real estate market in Hungary is cyclical.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • To add to the dire situation, up to 80% of large parts of the city’s groundwater is contaminated, both by sewage and by naturally occurring substances such as arsenic.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The governor of New York on Monday declared a disaster emergency because of measles cases in neighboring states and in rural areas of New York.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The spa itself is worthy of a visit, with spaces over three floors with an indoor-outdoor pool, spacious treatment rooms, outdoor relaxation areas, and steam and sauna rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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