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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
They’re also outfitted with a flexible non-slip rubber sole that offers traction on different terrains, plus adjustable laces and a lightweight, breathable upper material for airflow.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Some geomyths, recounted orally over generations, are based on eyewitness experiences, while other accounts are grounded in a keen awareness of local terrains, plus rational and imaginative ideas about the powerful forces of nature.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The design can adapt to varied terrains, including sand, with speed controlled by the field’s strength and frequency.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
And the Himalayas are where Royal Enfield likes to stress-test its bikes across a variety of terrains and climate conditions; that includes everything from the powertrain to the battery at different temperatures, to the electronic riding aids.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Keen Targhee 4 Mid-height Waterproof Hiking Shoes These Keen hiking shoes are designed for comfort and versatility on various terrains thanks to the brand’s waterproofing system that keeps your feet dry, while the breathable mesh upper ensures ventilation during hikes.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Let’s Play Ball follows two rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrains.
—Peter White, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Four-legged robots are making great strides in their ability to safely traverse complex terrains.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Some geomyths, recounted orally over generations, are based on eyewitness experiences, while other accounts are grounded in a keen awareness of local terrains, plus rational and imaginative ideas about the powerful forces of nature.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The design can adapt to varied terrains, including sand, with speed controlled by the field’s strength and frequency.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
And the Himalayas are where Royal Enfield likes to stress-test its bikes across a variety of terrains and climate conditions; that includes everything from the powertrain to the battery at different temperatures, to the electronic riding aids.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Keen Targhee 4 Mid-height Waterproof Hiking Shoes These Keen hiking shoes are designed for comfort and versatility on various terrains thanks to the brand’s waterproofing system that keeps your feet dry, while the breathable mesh upper ensures ventilation during hikes.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Let’s Play Ball follows two rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrains.
—Peter White, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Four-legged robots are making great strides in their ability to safely traverse complex terrains.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrains
Noun
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Tabor and Sheriff Jay Cantrell both said the new quarantine space, along with other spaces being added for medical care, the intake and release of detainees, and court proceedings may allow the sheriff's office to open some areas to new programming.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Redefine and streamline your customer engagement and product experience by deploying AI systems in high-impact areas such as order-to-cash, procure‑to‑pay, and supply chain orchestration.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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With 70 percent of its workforce being women and operations spread across multiple geographies, the new commitments prioritize addressing women’s disproportionate care responsibilities by providing support for childcare and eldercare, while emphasizing climate adaptation in vulnerable communities.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Outlining key highlights since the start of the year, Hieronimus highlighted gradual recovery in L’Oréal’s two largest geographies, including mainland China, where the group outpaced the market.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Supportive learning environments, adequate time for instructions and all that balance.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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By combining autonomous flight endurance with next-generation networking technology, the companies hope to demonstrate a new mobile, persistent connectivity that can bridge communication gaps in maritime, remote, or denied environments.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jack is curious about life’s mysteries and wants to learn about the elements that make up all the realms.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The thorium nuclear transition could enable physicists to explore previously inaccessible realms of new physics.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trier’s paternal grandfather, Ernst, was a talented painter of modernist landscapes who never quite fulfilled his early promise.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lovers of all things Tuscany will appreciate the city’s proximity to the region’s renowned wineries, rolling landscapes, and idyllic dolce far niente lifestyle.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Of course, a good number of researchers and critics have warned of the dangers of using AI in these consequential domains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yet the nonprofit appears to be concealing this from visitors to its website, where a search function, the only nontechnical tool for seeing what’s in Common Crawl’s archives, returns misleading results for certain domains.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Many super-puffs get their inflated atmospheres from tidal heating.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And, of course, Amherst had freed Black people, and I was told that there were Black people who were working for the family outside of the house, in the fields and gardens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sixty leading experts from a range of fields, including medicine, public health, criminology, law and the technology sector, convened earlier this year to create an action plan to address the problem.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Terrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrains. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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