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
It was sold to more than 20 territories, and became a box-office hit in Austria.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The duo also helped push reggae further into other territories int the 1990s by layering Latin rhythms into dancehall and reaching their peak of mainstream success in 1996 with their contributions to the Fugees’ Billboard 200 chart-topping classic The Score.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
At least 41 Danish soldiers were killed there – a very high per capita rate compared to the other nations who joined the force, given that Denmark and its autonomous territories have a population of only 6 million.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
For example, Los Angeles rapper the Game sent a message saying the team should install phones in Bloods and Crips territories, allowing members of the enemy gangs to converse.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Founded in 2017, Art Bridges creates and supports projects sharing works of American art with communities across the United States and its territories.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
At the end of World War II, Denmark recognized Greenland as one of its territories.
—Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Season 4 will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The deal gives Radial Entertainment digital rights to the franchise across all platforms and territories, with Goldstein Pictures retaining linear television rights to the show as well as the underlying intellectual property.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The duo also helped push reggae further into other territories int the 1990s by layering Latin rhythms into dancehall and reaching their peak of mainstream success in 1996 with their contributions to the Fugees’ Billboard 200 chart-topping classic The Score.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
At least 41 Danish soldiers were killed there – a very high per capita rate compared to the other nations who joined the force, given that Denmark and its autonomous territories have a population of only 6 million.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
For example, Los Angeles rapper the Game sent a message saying the team should install phones in Bloods and Crips territories, allowing members of the enemy gangs to converse.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Founded in 2017, Art Bridges creates and supports projects sharing works of American art with communities across the United States and its territories.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
At the end of World War II, Denmark recognized Greenland as one of its territories.
—Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Season 4 will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The deal gives Radial Entertainment digital rights to the franchise across all platforms and territories, with Goldstein Pictures retaining linear television rights to the show as well as the underlying intellectual property.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for territories
Noun
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The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is located inside the park as well, and the whole family can add to a day at the beach with a visit to its Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility and outdoor aquariums representing different Southeast Florida marine habitats.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Detroit Zoo and the Toledo Zoo have exchanged the care of polar bears as part of an effort to support breeding populations among zoo habitats in North America.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Territories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territories. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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