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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Recent Examples of zone Facilities include saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges, a 3,000-square-foot gym, Pilates studios, plus zones devoted to IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen sessions, and red-light treatment. Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026 Care Hardy from zones 5 through 9, mountain laurel grows wild from Maine to Florida. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026 Because traditional fan zones are unavailable to cannabis companies, many operators are pursuing alternative strategies. Peter Su, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Their penthouse apartment was still a construction zone, but Chelsea would stop by the concierge desk to collect packages. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
  • Another oil depot in Russia’s Rostov region was also struck, according to the Ukrainian General Staff.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • Making Art Creative activities like painting or drawing activate multiple regions of the brain.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • There's a sofa bed in the seating area, as well as a desk.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
  • In camp, keep your sleeping area, cooking area and food storage area separate.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state of California.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 13 June 2026
  • With roughly 1,390 ballots still outstanding, the race remained unsettled, though Ortiz would need to win more than three-quarters of the remaining ballots to overtake him in a contest that has remained neck-and-neck.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • More recently, Boyd has criticized the elimination of federal programs aimed at helping farmers of color acquire land.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • Algae need nitrogen and phosphorus to grow, and the Reflecting Pool is primarily fed by the Potomac River, which gets heavy doses of those nutrients from nearby urban and agricultural lands.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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