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Recent Examples of zone
Numerous airlines canceled international flights to Dubai through the weekend, as India’s civil aviation agency designated much of the Middle East — including skies above Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon — as a high-security risk zone at all altitudes.
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Cara Rubinsky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
During that flight, Johnson and the guides identified about a dozen landing zones and mapped out skiable runs.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
The Dolphins often run the outside zone and are expected to continue that after parting ways with former coach Mike McDaniel as new coach Jeff Hafley has Bobby Slowik as his offensive coordinator.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
The Ducks’ fourth line toiled low in the zone, and after the Jets hustled to avert the threat there, Trouba’s ostensibly harmless fling from the far corner found the net, appearing to hit Winnipeg defenseman Ville Heinola’s stick first.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Cara Rubinsky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
During that flight, Johnson and the guides identified about a dozen landing zones and mapped out skiable runs.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
The Dolphins often run the outside zone and are expected to continue that after parting ways with former coach Mike McDaniel as new coach Jeff Hafley has Bobby Slowik as his offensive coordinator.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
The Ducks’ fourth line toiled low in the zone, and after the Jets hustled to avert the threat there, Trouba’s ostensibly harmless fling from the far corner found the net, appearing to hit Winnipeg defenseman Ville Heinola’s stick first.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And areas of south Lebanon – Hezbollah’s home turf – have once again been pounded from across the Israeli border, leaving dozens of people killed and injured, while thousands have fled their homes to take shelter out of the line of fire.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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In all areas of life, optimism lights the spark, while discipline keeps the fire burning.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Is this app a royal pain in the neck?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Tracy Price, a multigenerational Palisades resident, described how historic fuel break programs and mechanical clearing on adjacent lands were discontinued decades ago.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Releford, a podiatric surgeon, singer and author committed to reconnecting communities to land and food, often reflects on whether his ancestors would be proud.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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