territories

plural of territory
as in habitats
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine

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Recent Examples of territories Dior’s men’s fragrance business revolves around two modern pillars—Sauvage and Homme—and the prolific Kurkdjian thinks about the two pillars as neighboring territories. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 The July 8 ruling prevents law enforcement from being able to deport migrants who swim into the territories, reversing a practice of deporting them on the spot without a legal process. Miguel MacIas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 The Commonwealth Games bring together athletes representing countries and territories from across the Commonwealth, with competitors taking part in a range of sports throughout the international event. ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 OnePlus 16 Specifications Confirmed OnePlus may have announced its withdrawal from North American and European markets, but the brand is still active in key territories. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 This helps those associations to develop the sport in their territories, and allows more nations to take part in the showpiece event. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Thanks to stellar reviews and even better word-of-mouth, ticket sales are about to surpass $40 million worldwide — and that’s before the movie has opened in all overseas territories. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 July 2026 The forthcoming edition will include 175 galleries from eighteen countries and territories, and the fair will also feature internal sections that serve to differentiate the offerings. News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026 From that moment on, her journey becomes one of memory, identity, and belonging, connecting different territories across the Portuguese-speaking world. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for territories
Noun
  • Scientists are studying how to target their application—to certain habitats or certain times of the year—to minimize harm to other bugs.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For 30 years, the Festival of Butterflies has invited guests to walk among tropical and native butterflies while learning about the insects’ life cycles, habitats and role as pollinators.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Elsewhere in Greece, flames threatened homes on Kefalonia, forcing evacuations from inland communities as aircraft made water drops over the Ionian island.
    Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Ensure your spot is at least 25 to 30 feet away from structures such as homes, sheds, greenhouses, and patios, as this tree grows quite large, reaching 30 to 40 feet tall and wide.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Territories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territories. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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