as in habitat
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 territory
Distributor and streaming service Mubi bought distribution for the film in a major deal totaling $24 million, landing rights for North America and various international territories.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Making straight men insane comes with the territory on one of TV’s most-talked about shows of the last five years (House of the Dragon continues to rack up toward 10 million viewers per ep).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Constructed over nearly a decade, the film explores the violent strategies used by the Argentinian state to grab territory from the country’s indigenous Chuschagasta community.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
By the mid-1850s, electoral fraud by pro-slavery advocates was particularly egregious in the Kansas territory.
—Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Making straight men insane comes with the territory on one of TV’s most-talked about shows of the last five years (House of the Dragon continues to rack up toward 10 million viewers per ep).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Constructed over nearly a decade, the film explores the violent strategies used by the Argentinian state to grab territory from the country’s indigenous Chuschagasta community.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
By the mid-1850s, electoral fraud by pro-slavery advocates was particularly egregious in the Kansas territory.
—Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for territory
Noun
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These plants are adapted to the specific soils, climate and other local conditions of their region and support the local food web, providing habitat for native wildlife, pollinators and insects.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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After walking on her own into the indoor habitat, the zoo's veterinary team performed an exam to assess Ruth's well-being, according to the post.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many of these homes come equipped with enough amenities to comfortably live in, along with additional perks like outfitted bathrooms, solar panels, and outdoor spaces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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