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 Heated Rivalry streamer Crave has picked up the format for French Canada and will make a bumper 10 x 60-minute version of the show that sees celebrities push giant balls across various terrains. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 June 2026 Argus can traverse all of these terrains regardless of orientation, even overcoming obstacles up to five inches high. —

Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 This particular pair has a thick sole that absorbs impact on different terrains, plus a comfy sockliner to prevent blisters. —

Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Musgraves’ chameleon soul is clearly her superpower, as none of those new terrains have ever felt wholly out of place for her. —

Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 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

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Noun

The 6th Congressional District, which mostly consists of areas in Sacramento and Placer counties, is supposed to be a safe blue seat under the new boundaries passed with Proposition 50.

— Mathew Miranda June 9, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The video and the SCE data offer proof that the 100-year-old line, which hadn’t been used since the early 1970s, became re-electrified and sparked the fire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena and surrounding areas, attorneys say.

— Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026