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 Drones were intercepted over 17 regions – mainly in southern and western Russia – according to the Russian Defense ministry. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 The craft were shot down over 16 Russian regions, occupied Crimea, the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 And shows that do well in one country can often be remade in other regions. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Amid widespread concerns about AI content flooding the internet and the workplace, regions like the European Union and South Korea are now implementing legislation to make sure generative AI content is clearly identifiable. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 Reducing thermal resistance within the transistor while preserving electrical performance, and efficiently moving heat away from high-power transistor regions without degrading RF performance. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 Rocket Lab With space traffic expected to increase exponentially in the near future, more launch companies, both new and established, are seeking to expand existing launch sites or establish new ones in different regions. David Szondy august 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026 As for readers in our Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana regions, August is the ideal time for securing oxtails. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Violence has intensified across several regions as criminal organizations and guerrilla groups have expanded their territorial influence over the past several years. Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Blumenfield said the site takes pressure off neighborhoods and keeps construction out of high-risk fire zones, targeting a walkable, pedestrian-friendly area.
    Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Martinelli’s case, similar to the whispers that have emerged this week around Lewis-Skelly, is an example of moving parts within a labyrinthine beast of a transfer system.
    Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Swaths of Europe are enduring their fifth heatwave of the year this week, with parts of Britain, France, Spain and Italy under extreme heat warnings.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Specifically designed with game day in mind, the private members areas and bars can be converted into viewing platforms so guests can watch from a lounge or be in the action and watch live from the stands.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • New Atlas The park can be found next to Bonghwa Middle School, not far from Mangu Station, and is reachable via numerous buses from other areas of Seoul.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regions. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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