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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Recent Examples of zone Effective Thursday, hostile fire pay — provided to troops who take direct fire — will increase to a maximum of $450 a month, and individual danger pay — for those serving in a conflict zone — will increase to a maximum of $275 a month, Parnell said. — Tara Copp, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 Against Troy, Missouri scored both of its offensive touchdowns on drives that began in the red zone. — Pj Green october 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 Modular workstation sinks, which turn the basin itself into a multi-tasking prep zone, are moving from luxury upgrade to standard remodel request. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Former leaders say economic reform must follow Euro zone inflation is back above 3%. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
  • As reported, Golden Goose continued to deliver strong growth in the first half of 2026, supported by an acceleration in its direct-to-consumer channel and double-digit gains across all regions.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Panic swept through the Irkutsk region of eastern Siberia this weekend following the death of Darya Shipilova, a 28-year-old laboratory technician at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Production has wrapped in the New York and New Jersey area, and the film is expected to release in 2027.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Democratic and Republican 2028 contenders alike have been heading to battleground states and districts to boost their names with voters, show campaigning prowess, and make key political allies across important areas of the country.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The officer stops at the pillar between the car’s windows, such that the driver must crane their neck backward to make eye contact and could only open fire awkwardly.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Young infants have relatively large heads and limited head and neck control.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Soon, crew who had been traveling on the plane stepped in to stabilize it, issuing a mayday call and seeking a place to land.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Then, the film cuts to show our protagonist’s hand hovering in front of a slide projector displaying a plot of cheap land in South Carolina where nuclear weapons were developed during the Cold War.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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