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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
The global economy is facing ever more tangible strains from the energy shock triggered by the Iran war as factories grapple with soaring production costs and activity weakens even in services sectors, major surveys showed today.
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Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Thomas Black is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist writing about the industrial and transportation sectors.
—Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
If the merger closes in the third quarter, as Paramount CEO David Ellison anticipates, Zaslav will sail out of the CEO job with yet another massive chunk of change for an executive who has been one of the highest compensated in media, and often across sectors, for years.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Highlighting the industry’s growing needs, demand for highly functional textile solutions is increasing across sectors, driven by rising investment in security, defense and disaster response.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Speakers at the rally included leaders from various business sectors who emphasized the need for workers and the importance of passing work permits for long-term, law-abiding immigrants.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The impact of having fewer workers in immigrant-heavy sectors such as construction is likely to ripple throughout the economy.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Prior to his tenure as governor, Baker worked in the corporate, nonprofit and government sectors.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Denmark, France, and Sweden have robust community radio sectors, but the sector is nascent and underdeveloped in the United Kingdom, Poland, Serbia, and Germany.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Thomas Black is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist writing about the industrial and transportation sectors.
—Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
If the merger closes in the third quarter, as Paramount CEO David Ellison anticipates, Zaslav will sail out of the CEO job with yet another massive chunk of change for an executive who has been one of the highest compensated in media, and often across sectors, for years.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Highlighting the industry’s growing needs, demand for highly functional textile solutions is increasing across sectors, driven by rising investment in security, defense and disaster response.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Speakers at the rally included leaders from various business sectors who emphasized the need for workers and the importance of passing work permits for long-term, law-abiding immigrants.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The impact of having fewer workers in immigrant-heavy sectors such as construction is likely to ripple throughout the economy.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Prior to his tenure as governor, Baker worked in the corporate, nonprofit and government sectors.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Denmark, France, and Sweden have robust community radio sectors, but the sector is nascent and underdeveloped in the United Kingdom, Poland, Serbia, and Germany.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectors
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In a report issued in March, GOP strategist Alex Alvarado points out that a significant number of potential Republican votes are squirreled away in rural districts too far away from the Central and South Florida regions to be of help.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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That might make some Latin acts prioritize other regions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Taylor showcases nachos on numerous local television news shows and does cooking segments on Great Day Connecticut, WFSB.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The plan would reduce speed limits on about 680 miles of city streets, including more than 75 street segments in La Jolla.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Though chaotic, the collection is organized by Conor’s interests, with anime, Irish cinema and horror some of its most densely populated sections.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The film was awarded a special mention within the framework of the Caméra d’Or prize, covering all first films debuting across the Official Selection and parallel sections.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Private companies and individuals contract with districts and education co-ops to offer these programs, apparently with no quality standards and little transparency or accountability.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police career After training, Annamalai was assigned to the Karnataka police and served in multiple roles, including as assistant superintendent, superintendent in Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts, and deputy commissioner in Bengaluru (South).—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The site, situated northeast of Mexico City, is among the premier Mesoamerican archaeological zones.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its range exceeds 310 miles, allowing the A400M to release weapons far outside typical surface-to-air missile engagement zones.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectors. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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