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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion
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2
as in geography
the physical features of a region as a whole
an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them
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3
as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception
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Recent Examples of terrain
The shallow knobs are great for pavement and light dirt or sand terrains.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
This means robots can practice complex tasks, like interacting with soft objects or navigating tricky terrains, before stepping into the real world.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
With the Fab Four’s legend permanently woven into the fabric of society, what fresh terrain is left to explore?
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
But notably, helicopters are increasingly equipped with advanced avionics, terrain awareness systems, and crash-resistant fuel systems, all of which contribute to fewer accidents and fatalities by removing the human factor.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
This means robots can practice complex tasks, like interacting with soft objects or navigating tricky terrains, before stepping into the real world.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
With the Fab Four’s legend permanently woven into the fabric of society, what fresh terrain is left to explore?
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
But notably, helicopters are increasingly equipped with advanced avionics, terrain awareness systems, and crash-resistant fuel systems, all of which contribute to fewer accidents and fatalities by removing the human factor.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrain
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The Jones Road Wildfire was first spotted at approximately 9:45 a.m. on April 22 in the Greenwood Wildlife Management area in Waretown, New Jersey, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Along the way, Coogler deliberately lays out the geography of his small-town setting (sometimes one step at a time, via a couple long, unbroken shots) and builds his ensemble cast as the brothers assemble the staff and entertainment for opening night.—
A.A. Dowd,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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Similar to a butterfly effect, a loss event that happens in a specific industry or geography can create a chain reaction with wide repercussions.—
Vince Tizzio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Trees provide numerous benefits to the environment and to health, like filtering out air pollution, storing carbon dioxide and taking water into their root systems to reduce flooding.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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As Hollywood productions have relocated to Atlanta, London, Canada and other parts of the world due to favorable tax incentives, the environment also pays a price.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yet in our increasingly digital world, the tangible nature of oracle and tarot decks offers a rare form of material connection—something to hold, shuffle, and physically engage with outside the digital realm.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Aimee used the medium of transmitting sound to establish a new realm of spirituality.—
Claire Hoffman,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2025
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The most famous of its coastal towns may be places like Wilmington and the Outer Banks barrier islands located off the mainland’s eastern edge, but there are dozens of other waterfront towns carved into the Tar Heel State’s topography.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Built specifically for mapping underwater topography in rivers, ponds and coastal areas, the Navigator is changing the game for environmental monitoring.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Francis funeral less lavish but keeps some traditions Francis wanted a less opulent burial than is traditional for popes and made changes to the church's book on funeral rites, but some of the usual elements remain in place.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices Fiction as a Loophole A notable element of the technique is its reliance on fictional scenarios to bypass filters.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the draft enters its final day, Sanders has yet to be picked causing previous pre-draft narratives to resurface throughout the NFL media landscape.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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New plants for the landscape might include bromeliads, orchids and other foliage plants. 30.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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And the present environment, with harsh temperatures, intense radiation, and a sparse atmosphere, isn’t exactly propitious for life.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrain. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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