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
Probst is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 50 titles in contemporary romance fiction, whose works have sold over two million copies and been translated in over a dozen international territories.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Some wolves have established territories, while others roam more broadly, the department said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The film mounted the widest overseas release for a Hindi film across approximately 2,200 cinemas and 3,000 screens without Gulf territories, expanding into non-traditional markets including Finland, Uruguay, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Cyprus.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The global streamer recently picked up multiple territories on Markus Schleinzer’s black-and-white period drama Rose, which premiered in Berlin and won best actress for star Sandra Hüller (Project Hail Mary).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
As the war progressed, Tehran accused several Gulf Arab states of allowing the US to use their territories to launch attacks onto the Islamic Republic.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
So far, the series has sold in 10 European territories.
—Addie Morfoot, IndieWire, 22 Mar. 2026
The president-elect has also been needling Panama, Canada and Greenland over ownership of their territories.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
There are four main Australian holiday blocks per year, including a six-week Christmas break, but exact dates vary between states and territories.
—Sarah Reid, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Some wolves have established territories, while others roam more broadly, the department said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The film mounted the widest overseas release for a Hindi film across approximately 2,200 cinemas and 3,000 screens without Gulf territories, expanding into non-traditional markets including Finland, Uruguay, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Cyprus.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The global streamer recently picked up multiple territories on Markus Schleinzer’s black-and-white period drama Rose, which premiered in Berlin and won best actress for star Sandra Hüller (Project Hail Mary).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
As the war progressed, Tehran accused several Gulf Arab states of allowing the US to use their territories to launch attacks onto the Islamic Republic.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
So far, the series has sold in 10 European territories.
—Addie Morfoot, IndieWire, 22 Mar. 2026
The president-elect has also been needling Panama, Canada and Greenland over ownership of their territories.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
There are four main Australian holiday blocks per year, including a six-week Christmas break, but exact dates vary between states and territories.
—Sarah Reid, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for territories
Noun
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Healthy oceans are the foundation of coastal economies, wildlife habitats and countless memories made by travelers each year.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thirteen exhibits focus on Narragansett Bay habitats – from the rocky shore to its deeper waters – featuring local species that come from – and are returned to – Narragansett Bay.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At least 12 residents have been displaced after a three-alarm fire heavily damaged five homes in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Homeownership is high in this area, with 84% of residents owning their homes.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Territories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territories. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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