zone

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

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of zone Just a five-minute walk from the loading zone is the entrance to the fissure, an unassuming sliver of water that snakes between the dark volcanic rocks. Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 Additional guest rooms open directly onto the infinity pool terrace through sliding glass walls, effectively creating two distinct living zones within the home. Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 In the bottom of the fourth inning with a runner on second against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night, Rushing struck out on a breaking ball out of the zone and was not pleased with himself. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 These zones repeatedly halt the earthquakes at nearly the same points during every seismic cycle. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
  • The sample was stratified according to political party, race and region.
    New York Times, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • The response unfolds in a region long threatened by armed groups that have kept a large part of the population on the run and control a major city where Ebola cases have been confirmed, complicating health workers’ catch-up efforts to trace the outbreak.
    Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The San Diego Police Department asked the public to avoid the area surrounding the Islamic Center of San Diego.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
  • Guest rooms and suites with spacious living areas are both available, all of course equipped with the famous Four Seasons mattresses and linens that nearly guarantee a sound night’s sleep.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
  • Also due to the water temperatures, seal-proof bands for our wrists and neck, gloves, and a head covering were added, in addition to a snorkeling mask and fins.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Brian's car then flips multiple times and lands in a body of water, with the driver responsible apparently taking off.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
  • While rugged teardrop-sized trailers are par for the course at the high-flash auto supplier show, the original Addax Overland trailer was developed with a rare combination of military toughness and land speed record vehicle expertise.
    C.C. Weiss May 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2026

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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