1
as in regions
a specific area or part of an area
They worked in the industrial sector of the city.
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as in segments
a part of a sphere of activity
The outlook for jobs in the health-care sector of the economy is excellent.
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Recent Examples of sectors
Desai said the executive order is not an endorsement of any product or practice, but about strengthening national security by ending foreign reliance on chemicals important to the agricultural and military sectors.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
What sectors stand ready to pick up the slack?
—Conor Sen, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Over his nearly three decades of rule, this resulted in the IRGC gradually expanding its power and further integrating itself into all sectors of public life, including the economy.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
Some of the legislators who supported its extension now say the plan could hit consumers and key energy sectors harder than expected.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Together, these two sectors generate a great amount of revenues and jobs.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Currently, the Labor Department is running a competitive process to award $145 million aimed at growing apprenticeships in key sectors such as IT, artificial intelligence, health care, shipbuilding and defense.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
The depth as well as breadth of Europe’s industrial sectors provide not only data and know-how, but also the necessary market conditions for innovation to thrive.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
But strong operating performance and improving margins have helped boost profits for many dividend-payers from other sectors.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
What sectors stand ready to pick up the slack?
—Conor Sen, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Over his nearly three decades of rule, this resulted in the IRGC gradually expanding its power and further integrating itself into all sectors of public life, including the economy.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
Some of the legislators who supported its extension now say the plan could hit consumers and key energy sectors harder than expected.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Together, these two sectors generate a great amount of revenues and jobs.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Currently, the Labor Department is running a competitive process to award $145 million aimed at growing apprenticeships in key sectors such as IT, artificial intelligence, health care, shipbuilding and defense.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
The depth as well as breadth of Europe’s industrial sectors provide not only data and know-how, but also the necessary market conditions for innovation to thrive.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
But strong operating performance and improving margins have helped boost profits for many dividend-payers from other sectors.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectors
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Skiers in their 30s may have already checked off the Rockies and the Alps, so mountainous regions of Japan may be the next stop to experience the country’s famous powder.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Voter turnout in Vietnam’s elections is typically high, often exceeding 90%, with polling stations set up in cities, rural communities and remote regions to encourage participation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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CVs are one of the fastest growing segments in financial services.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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As was the case in December, while volume was down across all segments, large deals, those above $100 million, did see positive year-over-year growth.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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The piece has eight sections, representing eight rounds of chemotherapy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Real Man Adventures isn’t broken up into chapter-length sections of narrative, but rather brief, discursive essays.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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And yes, because we are blessed with famous weather, whole neighborhoods and districts can risk spilling out into the sidewalks, where laughs get louder, music gets blasted and the street fashion becomes a runway.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The landslides happened in recent days in the Gamo Zone districts of Gacho Baba, Kamba and Bonke, said Mesfin Manuqa, the Gamo Zone director of disaster response.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Why this belongs on your World Cup itinerary World Cup host cities tend to draw visitors who are laser-focused on match schedules and fan zones.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, decarbonization is not the priority for most governments or the people in conflict zones today, Bazilian noted.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectors. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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