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 However, the amount of seed needed for good coverage varies widely, so always check the instructions on your seed bag or use online seed calculators for seed estimates based on coverage area, growing zone, and grass seed type. Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 The group traveled close together below avalanche terrain and through the runout zone of an avalanche path, the report found. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 The trooper tried to catch up to the driver who was allegedly going as fast as 100 mph in a 65 mph zone, state police said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Since the first speed camera was installed in a Miami-Dade school zone, drivers who didn’t pay the $100 fine have had their license suspended. Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone
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Noun
  • But trying to compete for top talent against clubs across Europe and South America – among other regions – requires having money to spend.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • After losing reelection, Perriello served as a presidential envoy to the African Great Lakes region and Sudan under former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, respectively.
    Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Reese Esponda, who trains at the Houston-area gym owned by Biles' family, was fourth.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Officials said Sunday that fire activity had prevented them from quickly reaching the area amid steep, rough terrain.
    Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Prosecutors say after killing her children, Clancy cut her wrists and neck and jumped from a second-story window, leaving her partially paralyzed.
    Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Players on reserve lists include Micah Parsons (knee), tight end Luke Musgrave (neck), running back Chris Brooks (hamstring), long snapper Matt Orzech (calf), and defensive tackles Javon Hargrave (knee) and Jordon Reilly (Achilles).
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those cells can be loaded with Tomahawk land-attack missiles as well as hypersonic vehicles.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Despite their mass, the mammals do know how to accelerate in water and on land.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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