as in realms
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the company's scope of operations now spans two continents
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Recent Examples of scopes
Smart pills could provide doctors with new ways to access that information without putting patients through traditional scopes and sedation.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The footage inside the silicone throat was shot weeks prior; when the camera cuts to Howard, production used scopes of different lengths to indicate how far the tube may have gone down his throat.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to weapons, crewmembers had bulletproof vests, rifle scopes and camouflage fatigues, Cuba officials said in a statement.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The wide range reflects differing scopes of work and borrowing assumptions.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
To receive the money, counties must submit project plans with budgets and scopes of work for each project, which must then be approved by the state agency.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026
Common findings from sewer scopes include root intrusion at joints (especially common in clay pipes), belly or sag in the line where water pools, cracked or offset joints, and deteriorated Orangeburg sections.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
First focal plane scopes with MRAD reticles rule the roost in PRS and other field match series.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
One white general contractor controls both major scopes of work.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The footage inside the silicone throat was shot weeks prior; when the camera cuts to Howard, production used scopes of different lengths to indicate how far the tube may have gone down his throat.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to weapons, crewmembers had bulletproof vests, rifle scopes and camouflage fatigues, Cuba officials said in a statement.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The wide range reflects differing scopes of work and borrowing assumptions.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
To receive the money, counties must submit project plans with budgets and scopes of work for each project, which must then be approved by the state agency.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026
Common findings from sewer scopes include root intrusion at joints (especially common in clay pipes), belly or sag in the line where water pools, cracked or offset joints, and deteriorated Orangeburg sections.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
First focal plane scopes with MRAD reticles rule the roost in PRS and other field match series.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
One white general contractor controls both major scopes of work.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scopes
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Dear Everything offers an antidote — the voices of visionary youth, powerful storytelling, inspirational music, and a deep devotion that opens portals to other realms.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Understandably, the private realms in which these quiet, simple moments unfolded are kept under lock and key.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pro ranges and built‑ins often require higher limits for full coverage.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Ionos tops HostArmada with its wider plan ranges and prices–its VPS starts as low as $2 per month with a three-year term, which is a steal.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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Because of this individual variability, losing excess body weight can affect blood pressure to different extents in different people.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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Other agencies impacted to varying extents include the Coast Guard and Secret Service.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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The financial dimensions are striking.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company's installers are trained and certified, and every product is custom-built to fit the specific dimensions of each opening.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thankfully, if you’re set on one silhouette in particular, the brand offers several different widths of the same style for customization.—
Noah Kaufman,
Architectural Digest,
7 Mar. 2026
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The book covers pocket, knee, crotch and belt loop repair techniques, taking in and expanding the waist, hemming, adjusting leg widths, transforming jeans to shorts and skirts, splicing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Scopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scopes. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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