terrains

noun

plural of terrain
1
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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2
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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3
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 This year introduces an exclusive Wave Maker color and ISO Dynamic front seats, designed to absorb shocks for a smoother ride on diverse terrains. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Tires are 35-inch (LT305/55R22) Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrains, which don’t have a particularly aggressive tread or much sidewall. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026 Plus, its 36mm dual-stroke suspension makes riding across different terrains like rocky trails and streets smoother. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 Figure said the model was trained end-to-end using reinforcement learning in simulation across a wide range of randomized terrains and environmental conditions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 Many insisted that heavy armored vehicles could never conquer the hilly terrains in which horses thrived. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 According to the brand, the cushioned insoles and anti-slip outsoles offer stability on a variety of terrains, all while relieving knee pressure and foot fatigue in the process. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 These hiking areas also represent a diversity of terrains, from alpine to volcanic, with ample opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Set the scene The drive from the Bozeman Airport is just under one hour and tours through vast open acre terrains and peak-mountain-backdrops of the Northern Rockies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrains
  1. areas
  2. geographies
  3. environments
  4. realms
  5. landscapes
  6. atmospheres
  7. domains
  8. topographies
Noun
  • Specifically designed with game day in mind, the private members areas and bars can be converted into viewing platforms so guests can watch from a lounge or be in the action and watch live from the stands.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • New Atlas The park can be found next to Bonghwa Middle School, not far from Mangu Station, and is reachable via numerous buses from other areas of Seoul.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of areas
Noun
  • But Schleien considers official pietism—the theocratic strictures, the holy geographies, and Iron Age notions of vengeance—a threat in its own right, and one that exacerbates various security crises.
    — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Frontier models paired with research integrations can run parallel collections across geographies, and process data to find links faster than humanly possible.
    — Matt Ashburn, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of geographies
Noun
  • Engineers use computer models and artificial intelligence to screen materials for these harsh environments.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The approaches may differ, the personalities may differ and the environments definitely differ.
    — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of environments
Noun
  • In the realms of art, literature, film, and television, words and images that would once have been considered indecent, offensive, or immoral are now commonplace, especially in the West.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That’s perhaps not much comfort to the Philippines and other rival claimants to the South China Sea who are on the receiving end of Chinese hard power — in a world where, increasingly, in both the physical and digital realms, might makes right.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of realms
Noun
  • The restaurant is named for American artist John Singer Sargent, a painter who specialized in portraits and landscapes during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The book features portraits of puesteros between shots of domestic settings and local landscapes—the little that belongs to them and the vastness that does not.
    — Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of landscapes
Noun
  • This is called a Balmer break, which generally indicates dense, photon-absorbing gas swirling in the atmospheres of ancient stars.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
  • At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • Then the criminals set up malicious websites on the fake domains.
    — David Berreby, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge is that manganese telluride normally forms multiple magnetic domains, which can point in different directions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of domains
Noun
  • With no shortage of topographies and landmarks to explore, the Peach State won’t leave any visitor wondering about its natural appeal.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • The series of fires, which forced tens of thousands of people to flee from their homes in the midst of hot and dry weather, took place in a variety of Southern California topographies.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Definition of topographies

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