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Recent Examples of zones
Outside, there is a pool and spa, a 60-foot water slide, outdoor kitchen and bar, sport and play zones, a dog park-like turf area, and Crestron smart-home automation.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Even with the lack of things to do around Kauffman, the actual stadium makes up for it, especially with its standing zones for people to mingle and hang out.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Satellite communication enables users to stay connected in remote areas such as mountains, deserts, offshore locations, and disaster zones.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Floor plans are also becoming more segmented, with larger homes organized into distinct zones.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Spend a few minutes each weekend returning items to their zones, tossing junk mail and wiping down surfaces.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
McDermott is a minor celebrity — a garrulous, 6′3″, 250lb-photographer with 30 years experience in conflict zones and disaster areas.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Many in fire zones are concerned that lead in the dirt can affect vegetables grown for food in home gardens.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
The city also designates certain areas as slow- or no-ride zones, enforced by geofencing.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Even with the lack of things to do around Kauffman, the actual stadium makes up for it, especially with its standing zones for people to mingle and hang out.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Satellite communication enables users to stay connected in remote areas such as mountains, deserts, offshore locations, and disaster zones.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Floor plans are also becoming more segmented, with larger homes organized into distinct zones.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Spend a few minutes each weekend returning items to their zones, tossing junk mail and wiping down surfaces.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
McDermott is a minor celebrity — a garrulous, 6′3″, 250lb-photographer with 30 years experience in conflict zones and disaster areas.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Many in fire zones are concerned that lead in the dirt can affect vegetables grown for food in home gardens.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
The city also designates certain areas as slow- or no-ride zones, enforced by geofencing.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
Noun
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There are bodies made from scrap metal, bodies pierced with tentacles and affixed with screens for nipples and eyes, bodies broken down for parts, and walls lined with images of skin.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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While representing the southwest Salt Lake Valley and parts of deep-red Utah County in the former 4th district, he was considered the most conservative House Democrat during his single term by one analysis, before losing reelection to a Republican.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Restaurants in many regions are dealing with hiring challenges.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The company raised prices similarly for other regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan.—
Matt Ott,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Residents in the San Gabriel Valley are contending with a dramatic surge in black flies, a painful little pest known for biting around the eyes and necks of people and pets.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Both suffered injuries to their necks, police said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sacajawea, for example, was born in Shoshone lands in the northern Rocky Mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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