terrains

plural of terrain

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Recent Examples of terrains On the control side, the company reports combining reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and linear-actuator torque control so K2 can switch gaits dynamically across complex terrains and sustain a natural, human-like walk. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025 In Let’s Play Ball, two rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrains. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025 Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot, for instance, is able to navigate complex terrains by adapting in real time, while DeepMind’s AlphaFold is solving a 50-year-old protein structure challenge. Punnam Raju Manthena, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 With more than a decade of operation, Curiosity has traveled across varied terrains, drilled into bedrock and monitored the Martian climate, all while sending back detailed images and data that continue to shape scientists' understanding of Mars's history. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025 The resources include water tenders which provide water to fire engines; handcrews that specialize in fighting fires in wild terrains; and bulldozers which are used to control the spread of the fire by removing vegetation that can serve as fuel. Michael Loria, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025 Veterans like Kareem Campbell and Bob Burnquist shred terrains to tracks that embody their skate style. Jamal Michel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025 They’re also outfitted with a durable non-slip sole whose ridged design provides traction on all sorts of terrains. Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025 This output force enabled the robot to traverse difficult to navigate terrains—including soil, rough stone, PVC, glass, wood, and inclines between 5 and 15 degrees—while keeping a consistent speed. IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrains
Noun
  • And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Florida is now a model for how stop-arm camera enforcement can be scaled to protect students in districts of all sizes and geographies.
    BusPatrol - A Mission-Driven Organization, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Build real leadership teams across multiple geographies.
    Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Now, increasingly, our brains are adapting to digital environments designed by a handful of companies.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Some subdomains showed higher fluorescence intensity and spectral shifts, marking denser and chemically altered environments.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In this paradigm, individuals’ ability to achieve their goals emerges from the economic rather than political or social realms.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2025
  • These leaders are the future of our communities in both the corporate and nonprofit realms.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This route offers a harmonious blend of experiences for all ages—from archaeological wonders and cultural traditions, to exceptional cuisine, beaches, and natural landscapes.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Choose athletic shoes that provide proper footing and grip in outdoor landscapes.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, doing so is not straightforward, with AI crossing many technology and security domains from data governance to identity and access management.
    Josh Lemos, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Genius in one area of life can be stunting in other domains.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, even if this is the case, scientists have suggested light molecules of silicon, like silane, should be found in the upper atmospheres of gas giants and brown dwarfs.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This is a fascinating find, as these conditions were considered part of the graphite-stability regime, where graphite-rich exo-atmospheres are expected to produce only flat spectra, not the feature-rich spectra that would appear if organic hazes were present.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For the Sandhills, June is a prime time to see early blossoms, while August through September brings fields of sunflowers and asters.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Sirianni mentioned how those created short fields for an offense.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Terrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrains. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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