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zone

noun

ˈzōn

Definition of zone

as in region

a broad geographical area a tropical zone

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a part or portion having no fixed boundaries at that point we were out of the danger zone for avalanches

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Recent Examples of zone Better yet, convert all overhead spray zones to inline drip irrigation. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Students whose attendance zone placed them at Hallandale High will be assigned to Miramar High. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 The 6-foot-7, 250-pound former basketball player could be a unique target in the red zone. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Tyler Reck, 24, of Dewitt, turned himself in on July 30 at Ingham County 55th District Court, where he was arraigned on two counts each of reckless driving causing death and moving violation causing death in a work zone, the sheriff's office said. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone

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Any deal to give Saudi Arabia nuclear technology could prove controversial, both domestically and within the wider Middle East region.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Currently, North Carolina is experiencing a drought that’s especially intense in the Piedmont region, which has led to Charlotte Water placing restrictions on water usage.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of region

Noun

This area is designated a blue zone because of its high percentage of residents aged 90 and older, a statistic that has remained consistent over the past 150 years.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
Firefighters in France and Spain are battling to control wildfires which have raged for days in the areas near the major cities of Bordeaux and Madrid.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of area

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The memory foam interior adapts to your neck, and an adjustable Velcro closure gives you a personalized fit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
The square-neck tank top is breezy and slightly cropped, while the wide-leg pants feature a comfy elastic waistband that the top is just long enough to hide.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

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The modest park sits on less than one acre of land off Parkwood Avenue and includes a playground, a picnic shelter and green space.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Ceuta and ‌Melilla, another Spanish autonomous city in northern Morocco, have the European Union’s only land borders with Africa.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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