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 American officials have described Miami as a key command and logistics hub for aid flowing into Venezuela, with warehouses across South Florida consolidating food, medicine, medical supplies and emergency equipment bound for disaster zones. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026 The area is outside the security zone shown on a map published by Israel of the territory its troops will continue to control. Reuters, NBC news, 27 June 2026 The two countries will agree to future pilot zones for Israel’s eventual withdrawal, the agreement says. Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 Bayfront Park has transformed the downtown waterfront into a massive fan zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
  • Carabobo, in the central region of the country, also appeares to be among the states hardest hit.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • The team found the carbon-bearing material in mudstones located within Bright Angel, a rocky region connected to Neretva Vallis, an ancient river channel that once carried water into Jezero Crater.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026
  • Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 23 June 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, 28 June 2026
  • Catcher Will Smith, on the other hand, has not returned to baseball activities since receiving an injection to address his neck injury.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Martinez said the land should have never been sold to private developers because it’s included in the California State Lands Commission’s tidelands trust, which says certain land near the ocean must be available for public enjoyment.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • In Utah, federal land managers have closed public lands near the Cottonwood Fire as a precaution, and in New Mexico, forest officials closed campgrounds and trails near a wildfire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 June 2026

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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