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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
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.
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Peter White, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
They’re also outfitted with a flexible and durable rubber outsole that offers traction on different terrains.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Eurobotics and autonomous walking Eurobotics has made significant advances in the walking technology for indoor and outdoor industrial sites, including rough terrains.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Four-legged robots are making great strides in their ability to safely traverse complex terrains.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 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
Peter White, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
They’re also outfitted with a flexible and durable rubber outsole that offers traction on different terrains.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Eurobotics and autonomous walking Eurobotics has made significant advances in the walking technology for indoor and outdoor industrial sites, including rough terrains.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Four-legged robots are making great strides in their ability to safely traverse complex terrains.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrains
Noun
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But in markets where the housing shortage is still acute—including many metropolitan areas in the North, Northeast, and Midwest—home prices are still growing.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Among the new movie’s strengths is its use of the Golden State as a canvas, a move that provides Anderson with stunning political and natural geographies to explore.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The cowboy boot is a timeless footwear classic—one that reaches across geographies, generations, and styles.—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft robotic skin that allows vine-like robots just a few millimeters wide to navigate tight and fragile environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Life in an urban jungle Things like paw prints left in cement and the Chicago rat hole serve as a reminder of urban ecology, or the study of how animals, plants and humans interact within city environments, Granatosky said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Multiple units can also be combined to create a larger development, unlocking potential in the realms of luxury hospitality and adventure travel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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And understanding Coco as someone who designed by circumstance opened new realms for Blazy’s work.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Drawing on natural landscapes and architecture, her work is at the intersection of couture and ready-to-wear.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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While tariff landscapes are outside of our control, there is an emphasis on strategic decision-making and prioritizing investments that deliver value and align with brands long term direction.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Legitimate settlements use official or clearly named administrator domains.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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That includes areas like multimedia rights, ticketing, premium seating and other commercial rights—the very domains such investors would be most interested in monetizing.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our staff ranked the best playoff atmospheres among the four remaining teams.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The team used global circulation models (GCMs) and computer simulations of entire planetary atmospheres to test this theory.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Farmers in the Imperial Valley, who faced cuts beginning in 2020 that led to some fields being left fallow, will have to reconsider their crops, invest in water-saving irrigation systems, and possibly reduce their yield.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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This donation is the foundation’s biggest yet to HBCUs in Georgia, following such previous gifts as $10 million to Spelman College for an innovation lab and $6 million to refurbish athletic fields at Clark Atlanta, Albany State, Miles College and Savannah State.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Terrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrains. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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