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
The Hampton brand is the largest in the Hilton Honors portfolio with more than 3,200 properties in 40+ countries and territories.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
These days, more and more often, producers end up collaborating with new territories.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 May 2026
The project would affect Indigenous territories, which is a federal matter, impact the Xingu River — a federal waterway — and further affect the Belo Monte hydropower dam, built by the federal government.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has cemented the division of the Korean Peninsula in the past month, revising the reclusive nation’s constitution to define each country as distinct territories, while removing a clause related to reunification.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Trump has previously floated annexing other territories, including Canada and Greenland.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Studiocanal is launching global sales at Cannes for Mannequin and will release the pic theatrically in their own territories of UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Poland, Australia and New Zealand.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Studiocanal is set to launch worldwide sales at Cannes releasing theatrically in their territories of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Benelux, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
The president-elect has also been needling Panama, Canada and Greenland over ownership of their territories.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
These days, more and more often, producers end up collaborating with new territories.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 May 2026
The project would affect Indigenous territories, which is a federal matter, impact the Xingu River — a federal waterway — and further affect the Belo Monte hydropower dam, built by the federal government.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has cemented the division of the Korean Peninsula in the past month, revising the reclusive nation’s constitution to define each country as distinct territories, while removing a clause related to reunification.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Trump has previously floated annexing other territories, including Canada and Greenland.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Studiocanal is launching global sales at Cannes for Mannequin and will release the pic theatrically in their own territories of UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Poland, Australia and New Zealand.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Studiocanal is set to launch worldwide sales at Cannes releasing theatrically in their territories of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Benelux, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
The president-elect has also been needling Panama, Canada and Greenland over ownership of their territories.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for territories
Noun
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Conservation and protecting these habitats also preserve the history below the waves, Johnson said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Bear encounters in Japan have steadily risen, as urban development continues to encroach on their habitats and limit their food sources.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The surrounding community of Princeville is low key, with a few other hotels including a Westin and a Wyndham, and residential streets lined with homes and vacation rentals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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While tens of millions of Americans are laden with tuition loans – many well into their 30s, leaving renting their only option – their Chinese counterparts start planning the purchase of their first homes straight out of university.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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“Territories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territories. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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