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Recent Examples of zones
There are also hybrids for everyday wear on farms and ranches that feature functional bottoms, durable outsoles and flex zones for comfort.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Some are stationary, usually near security zones or public institutions, but others are mobile.
—Cnn, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
There is an ongoing debate about whether governments are protecting the right places or leaving the most critical biodiversity hot spots and conflict zones unprotected.
—Rodrigo Tardin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The novel takes place in a future America, specifically Boston and its environs, and is mainly concerned with two institutions as its zones of action.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Applications include spot-spraying of weeds, application of nutrients to specific plant zones, and treating disease outbreaks with minimal chemical usage and zero overspray.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Because many have been found within their stars' habitable zones — regions where liquid water could exist and, thus, potentially support life — scientists have increasingly focused on whether these planets can sustain life-friendly conditions over billions of years.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Sayer said her background is in international human response in conflict zones, like in Yemen, Haiti, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Gunfire echoed through Tehran Tuesday as heavily armed militias were deployed across the Iranian capital, transforming some districts into fortified zones under intense security.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Some are stationary, usually near security zones or public institutions, but others are mobile.
—Cnn, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
There is an ongoing debate about whether governments are protecting the right places or leaving the most critical biodiversity hot spots and conflict zones unprotected.
—Rodrigo Tardin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The novel takes place in a future America, specifically Boston and its environs, and is mainly concerned with two institutions as its zones of action.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Applications include spot-spraying of weeds, application of nutrients to specific plant zones, and treating disease outbreaks with minimal chemical usage and zero overspray.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Because many have been found within their stars' habitable zones — regions where liquid water could exist and, thus, potentially support life — scientists have increasingly focused on whether these planets can sustain life-friendly conditions over billions of years.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Sayer said her background is in international human response in conflict zones, like in Yemen, Haiti, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Gunfire echoed through Tehran Tuesday as heavily armed militias were deployed across the Iranian capital, transforming some districts into fortified zones under intense security.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
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The warnings come amid escalating unrest in Minneapolis following recent deadly encounters involving federal immigration agents during enforcement operations, which sparked large crowd responses and heightened tensions across parts of the city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Most areas in North Texas were covered in ice, sleet and snow, creating hazardous conditions.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the past two years, Russian territorial gains in some areas can be measured in just yards per day, well under half a football field, the CSIS report says.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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This indicates that this exotic type of deformation should not be neglected in regions where it is known to occur, even if its presence cannot be unambiguously inferred through laser spectroscopy, according to the study.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Nigeria is in the grip of a complex security crisis, with an insurgency by Islamic militants in the northeast alongside a surge in kidnappings for ransom by gunmen across the northwest and north-central regions in the recent months.—
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Shop best-selling collections like Scuba hoodies and half-zip sweaters, Softstreme pants and funnel necks, Dance Studio joggers, and Wunder Train leggings for every workout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Nuggets were 22-10 and sitting third in the West at the time of Jokić’s injury, with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves and more teams breathing down their necks.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The rule prohibits road construction and timber harvesting on nearly 45 million acres of national forest lands, including those in northern Wisconsin.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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