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Recent Examples of zones
Sale of some fruits, mushrooms, river fish and a number of other harvests in former no-go zones is still restricted.
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ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Peach trees can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 10, but thrive best in zones 6 to 8.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
The system’s hardware is relatively straightforward – nine pressure-sensitive zones arranged in a square grid under a non-slip thermoplastic cover.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
Mahan has identified advanced manufacturing as a key sector for growth and retention and has called for streamlining approval for such businesses in industrial zones.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The park accommodates different energy levels and age ranges in one location — coasters for the adrenaline crowd, a water park for people who want to relax, and kid zones for families with young children.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Since last year, T-Mobile has been offering satellite-to-phone service to eligible customers to receive a signal in cellular dead zones, such as rural and remote areas.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Gilbertsen says fabric or vinyl zip covers can be a good solution for homeowners living near construction zones during the winter, when dust may be a problem, or for those whose units sit under trees that drop needles and seed pods in the fall.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
For gardeners in very hot growing zones (Zone 10 and warmer), the tomato season occurs during the fall and winter months.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Peach trees can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 10, but thrive best in zones 6 to 8.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
The system’s hardware is relatively straightforward – nine pressure-sensitive zones arranged in a square grid under a non-slip thermoplastic cover.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
Mahan has identified advanced manufacturing as a key sector for growth and retention and has called for streamlining approval for such businesses in industrial zones.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The park accommodates different energy levels and age ranges in one location — coasters for the adrenaline crowd, a water park for people who want to relax, and kid zones for families with young children.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Since last year, T-Mobile has been offering satellite-to-phone service to eligible customers to receive a signal in cellular dead zones, such as rural and remote areas.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Gilbertsen says fabric or vinyl zip covers can be a good solution for homeowners living near construction zones during the winter, when dust may be a problem, or for those whose units sit under trees that drop needles and seed pods in the fall.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
For gardeners in very hot growing zones (Zone 10 and warmer), the tomato season occurs during the fall and winter months.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
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As conflict destabilizes parts of the Middle East, the ripple effects are already reaching the region’s luxury economy, which has become a promising growth engine for a struggling global sector.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Investors say the technology could expand automation into areas that have historically been difficult for machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Asian energy buyers, desperate to secure supplies as the Middle East war enters its second week, are outbidding rivals to lure fuel shipments that were headed to other regions.—
Nicholas Lua,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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While millions of Americans travel to Mexico each year without incident, law enforcement officials emphasize that criminal violence remains widespread in regions where cartels operate.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, that has also led to most people only applying their products to their faces, instead of taking time to also apply products to their necks and chests as well.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Suddenly, the Blue Jackets are breathing down the Penguins’ necks.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Energy and Carbon Benchmark lands at a moment when fashion’s planet‑warming emissions are still falling far short of ambitions.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
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That profit engine is also why Disney has committed to spend $60 billion through 2033 on expanding the division through new attractions, lands, hotels and cruise ships.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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