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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of zone Devers, in particular, has been getting attacked in the zone early and often. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026 The National Disaster Management Agency warned that entering restricted zones could result in legal penalties. Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 The National Disaster Management Agency warned that entering restricted zones could result in legal sanctions. ABC News, 9 May 2026 But those ships can sometimes operate for months at a stretch and venture into conflict zones. Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
  • Ukraine’s long-range drone and missile attacks have disrupted energy facilities and manufacturing deep inside Russia, with three regions reporting strikes Wednesday.
    Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • Grayson DeMartino had a home run for East Ridge in a region semifinal softball win.
    Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.
    Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
  • The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday.
    Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Common symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and an altered mental state.
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Partly correct on raw land use — but misleading in practice.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • People see it as part of a wider pattern where affluent estate owners increasingly close off rural land, citing privacy, protection, and security concerns while gradually restricting spaces that local communities historically enjoyed.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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