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as in areas
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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as in geographies
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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as in environments
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 terrains
Comfort is offered by way of a leather footbed and OrthoLite cushioning, while the Vibram 262k Bifida outsole provides stability, shock absorption and grip across different terrains.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
But the images from his studio—their panache and sensuality, the rich density of their optical terrains—have made Keïta a lodestar of West Africa’s twentieth-century photography.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Made from a quick-drying and breathable Enduro performance fabric, I've been constantly impressed by the resilience of these pants through a variety of climates and terrains.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Siting houses in some of America’s most breathtaking but also rugged terrains, the AD100 architect takes care to create a deep sense of shelter—nestling buildings into hillsides, even blasting into rock—and engineer awe through sweeping vistas and intimate connections to nature.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2026
The team trains by going on runs or hikes in difficult terrains throughout Los Angeles County and by doing brush clearance several times a week.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
The car has some upgrades for racing, including a tighter suspension and Roush exhaust and intake, though the tires are BFGoodrich all-terrains.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
Arizona is mostly known for its dry weather, hot summers, and desert terrains.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Rounds of heavy snow are also expected in the higher terrains of the Cascades and the Northern Rockies on Wednesday.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
But the images from his studio—their panache and sensuality, the rich density of their optical terrains—have made Keïta a lodestar of West Africa’s twentieth-century photography.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Made from a quick-drying and breathable Enduro performance fabric, I've been constantly impressed by the resilience of these pants through a variety of climates and terrains.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Siting houses in some of America’s most breathtaking but also rugged terrains, the AD100 architect takes care to create a deep sense of shelter—nestling buildings into hillsides, even blasting into rock—and engineer awe through sweeping vistas and intimate connections to nature.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2026
The team trains by going on runs or hikes in difficult terrains throughout Los Angeles County and by doing brush clearance several times a week.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
The car has some upgrades for racing, including a tighter suspension and Roush exhaust and intake, though the tires are BFGoodrich all-terrains.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
Arizona is mostly known for its dry weather, hot summers, and desert terrains.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Rounds of heavy snow are also expected in the higher terrains of the Cascades and the Northern Rockies on Wednesday.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrains
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Investors say the technology could expand automation into areas that have historically been difficult for machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Technological revolutions can bring economic transformation, particularly for those nations and geographies that have too often been left behind in the past.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sales in certain categories and geographies, however, performed worse than expected.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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In order to arrive at our eyes (or instruments), a signal has to go through a wide variety of environments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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The computational models of the framework are built on recordings of parkour, a popular sport that requires participants to use various athletic skills to navigate different environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Dear Everything offers an antidote — the voices of visionary youth, powerful storytelling, inspirational music, and a deep devotion that opens portals to other realms.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Understandably, the private realms in which these quiet, simple moments unfolded are kept under lock and key.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
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In spring, wildflowers bloom across the Oklahoma prairies, while summer showcases the striking desert landscapes of Arizona and New Mexico under big, blue skies.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Plus visiting Greece in the off-season reveals handsome landscapes without the heat and crowds that summer can bring.—
Katie Silcox,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The hardest problem in science The contents of our mental lives and the physical fabric of the reality we are immersed in appear to belong to two distinct domains.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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That alignment has made nuclear one of the rare domains where the direction of travel has proven durable across recent administrations.—
John Kerry,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are marine and estuary topographies, cypresses, and mangroves.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cash flow from Mauve's operations will help Blue Skies Space complete the development of its next mission, called Twinkle, a 220-pound (100-kilogram) satellite designed to directly observe nearby exoplanets and measure the compositions of their atmospheres.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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In these walls of white noise, Martin channels Paysage d’Hiver, a Swiss black-metal artist who has made a whole career—and a lot of lore—out of approximating winter storms through blindingly white guitar fuzz and overwhelming dark-ambient atmospheres.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Terrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrains. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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