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Recent Examples of zone
The ride-sharing tax increase, called for in the city’s 2026 budget, expands Chicago’s downtown congestion zone.
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Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s with a 44 percent offensive-zone starting percentage.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Your curiosity zone is boosted by Venus and Mars meeting there, urging you to get out there and open your mind.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Houston is 23rd in the NFL on third down and 30th in the red zone.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s with a 44 percent offensive-zone starting percentage.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Your curiosity zone is boosted by Venus and Mars meeting there, urging you to get out there and open your mind.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Houston is 23rd in the NFL on third down and 30th in the red zone.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
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The location of the place called Tarshish in the Hebrew Bible is thought to refer to Tartessus, a region in modern Spain beyond the Pillars of Herakles (Strait of Gibraltar) northwest of the early Phoenician colony of Gadir (Cádiz).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Of course, HOAs will differ by region and community, but most require approval for updates to the home’s exterior.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Jackson County Legislature only has jurisdiction over policies related to the county sheriff’s office and does not have explicit authority over federal immigration agencies or area cities’ police departments.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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The city of Fort Worth is moving forward with zoning changes to limit the concentration of businesses like liquor stores, smoke shops and payday lenders in one area.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Now, a new style of neck pillows is breathing new life into the trend.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 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,
13 Jan. 2026
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The house began as a single-level structure set on over 7 acres of ocean-view land.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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South County civic leaders and educators believe this synergy could convince a major institution — possibly UCSD — to eventually establish a branch campus on land owned by the city of Chula Vista.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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