Thesaurus results for TERRAINS

terrains

noun

plural of terrain

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 The ability to combine wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability allows the system to handle varied terrains and motion demands more effectively than traditional designs, reports Pan Daily. —

Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026 The cushy, quick-dry design is super comfortable, with adjustable straps from toe to heel and enough support for various terrains. —

Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026 These terrains are a stark contrast to the incredibly clear, blue waters teeming with vibrant marine life. —

Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026 Breed behavior, grazing density, and different terrains pose a challenge for the technology, to achieve a universal platform that works for every rancher. —

Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026 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. —

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 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

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Noun

On Saturday, Moscow pummeled the central city of Dnipro and other areas for more than twenty hours with barrages of missiles and drones, killing at least seven people.

— Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor said the city and county have not had a formal reimbursement agreement for Salisbury Fire Department service to county areas for several years.

— Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026