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Recent Examples of zone
The couple divvied up the open space into discreet zones and enlisted their daughter, Dorothy, a decorator, to close off the bedroom with library walls.
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Feb. 2026
The bill would require local governments to adopt ordinances allowing homeowners in single-family zones to construct accessory dwelling units by right, sparing them the usual bureaucratic hurdles, such as zoning hearings or special-use permits.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Timbie said 280 women served as telephone operators during World War I, wearing uniforms and facing life-threatening risks in combat zones.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Man coverage gives him more opportunities to take off but Seattle is in zone 80% of the time.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Feb. 2026
The bill would require local governments to adopt ordinances allowing homeowners in single-family zones to construct accessory dwelling units by right, sparing them the usual bureaucratic hurdles, such as zoning hearings or special-use permits.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Timbie said 280 women served as telephone operators during World War I, wearing uniforms and facing life-threatening risks in combat zones.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Man coverage gives him more opportunities to take off but Seattle is in zone 80% of the time.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
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Wednesday’s strike against Ukraine comes a day after Russia launched a massive attack, deploying 470 drones in various cities and regions across the Eastern European country.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Brennan Center looks at what the change will be by region in 2030 compared with 2020.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Detectives noted a consistent gait and distinctive walking pattern across videos captured before and after the shooting, including footage showing the suspect circling the area for hours and later walking away from the Barus & Holley building shortly after the gunfire.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prescott's downtown area adds the perfect southwest charm and history and was even the stomping grounds of famed cowboy Doc Holiday.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Across the street from Hamburguesas El Gordo, a Mexican street food spot on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis, a 29-year-old arborist stood on a corner Wednesday morning wearing a black hooded jacket under a reflective vest and an orange whistle on a string around his neck.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Photographed on Thursday night, Rihanna wore Balenciaga’s back to front high neck sweater in slate gray with the matching wool maxi skirt and strappy black heels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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An alternative, audacious vision for a new Bears stadium is one that starts with the vacant land on the South Side where the Michael Reese hospital once stood.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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And with large tracts of government land outside town, there's plenty of room for more camps.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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