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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
Trade talks between the two have stalled as Washington has sought to curb India's purchases of Russian oil, while accusing it of protectionist policies in sectors such as agriculture and dairy.
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Priyanka Salve,anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Looking closely at consumption Whitney points to decelerating and even negative consumer spending in key categories that comprise approximately 20% of the workforce, including hotel, hospitality, and retail sectors, as a primary indicator.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Margaret Gray, an associate professor of political science at Adelphi University, told Newsweek that New York state has a diversity of farming sectors and immigrant workers supporting them.
—Dan Gooding
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amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
In Uganda, a major of the population depend on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture and fisheries.
—Aniebiet Ntui, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The government has poured more than $26 billion into incentives for sectors like apparel, to reduce India’s reliance on imports and create a manufacturing powerhouse.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The top sub-sectors were technology hardware, petroleum, and household appliances, while consumer durables, household products, and non-ferrous metals were the worst.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Traditional sectors as fertile ground for the policies include manufacturing, hospitality, catering and domestic services—including elder and child care.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Priyanka Salve,anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Looking closely at consumption Whitney points to decelerating and even negative consumer spending in key categories that comprise approximately 20% of the workforce, including hotel, hospitality, and retail sectors, as a primary indicator.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Margaret Gray, an associate professor of political science at Adelphi University, told Newsweek that New York state has a diversity of farming sectors and immigrant workers supporting them.
—Dan Gooding
billal Rahman
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
In Uganda, a major of the population depend on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture and fisheries.
—Aniebiet Ntui, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The government has poured more than $26 billion into incentives for sectors like apparel, to reduce India’s reliance on imports and create a manufacturing powerhouse.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The top sub-sectors were technology hardware, petroleum, and household appliances, while consumer durables, household products, and non-ferrous metals were the worst.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Traditional sectors as fertile ground for the policies include manufacturing, hospitality, catering and domestic services—including elder and child care.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectors
Noun
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Another con was having fewer options in rural or suburban regions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Aim for early fall in most regions; late summer is best in northern locations (Zone 3).—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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According to OpenAI’s usage statistics, over 700 million people now use ChatGPT weekly, with business applications representing one of the fastest-growing segments.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some industries and local companies proactively participate in projects like the remediation along segments of the river, each of which requires collaboration among several agencies and stakeholders and can be yearslong, multimillion-dollar endeavors.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Books were always one of my very favorite sections of the store.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The building’s oldest sections date back to the 1840s, but most of the historic details were restored and renovated at the turn of the century by Onni Tarjanne (the architect behind the Finnish National Theatre).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The regulation of historic districts is done at the local level.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Parts of it would be carved up and grafted onto surrounding Democratic-leaning districts, and a significant portion would be added to a new Latino-majority seat in central Los Angeles County, basically leaving Calvert with a viable district from which to seek reelection.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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From island flavors at the Caribbean Beach Resort to the splash zones of Typhoon Lagoon and the icy adventures at Blizzard Beach, there’s still plenty of time to soak up every last drop of the summer.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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At least in Northern California, Verizon seems to have fewer dead zones than T-Mobile.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectors. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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