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
The gem allows enthusiasts to peer through the observatory’s telescope for an intimate look at the lunar rise or set up their own scopes on the park’s flat viewing areas.
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Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
They can also be modified to accommodate different rounds, scopes and lighter stocks made of fiberglass.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 20 Sep. 2025
On April 28, when the existing cable failed, radios were silenced for 30 seconds and radar scopes went dark for 90 seconds.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Clearly delineate roles and scopes.
—Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
They can also be modified to accommodate different rounds, scopes and lighter stocks made of fiberglass.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 20 Sep. 2025
On April 28, when the existing cable failed, radios were silenced for 30 seconds and radar scopes went dark for 90 seconds.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Clearly delineate roles and scopes.
—Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scopes
Noun
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Does this explain, perhaps, why Hopkins would then traffic back and forth between the grand realms of British classical theatre and the badlands of the movies, over the years, with an ease denied even to Olivier?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jack is curious about life’s mysteries and wants to learn about the elements that make up all the realms.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The research team underlined that the future work will explore other co-intercalants and optimize electrolytes for even wider temperature ranges.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Additional states including Florida, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland, Utah, Illinois, and New York, have considered (to differing extents) the idea of updating their maps, Reuters reported.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The characters are all based, to different extents, on real people.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Formed by rolling up sheets of atoms, these hollow tubes exhibit unique behaviors distinct from bulk materials due to their nanoscale dimensions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hans Audric Estialbo, head of Fearfolks and producer on the film, emphasizes the spiritual dimensions of the story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Five straps of differing widths hold the foot in place as the shoe’s upper balance on top of a six-inch heel.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Available in two widths, these faux leather boots have the brand’s signature Soft System cushioned footbed for all-day comfort, plus treaded rubber outsoles for grip.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Scopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scopes. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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