zones

plural of zone
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as in areas
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries at that point we were out of the danger zone for avalanches

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Recent Examples of zones As the days went on, Mainoo cut a forlorn figure walking through various mixed zones, often being among the first to board the team bus. Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Yes, cutting down on traffic, for instance through clean-air zones, will reduce both lives lost on the roads and lives lost due to air pollution. Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The zones were established to protect the fragile coral-reef system and to sustain marine species and habitat. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Those zones include Bear Canyon and homes along South Pine Drive and Middle Creek Canyon Road, according to the map. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 July 2026 Mandatory evacuation orders remained in effect for Lassen County zones LAS-543, LAS-551-A, LAS-551-B, LAS-551-C and LAS-553. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 However, clay soils are also notorious for not absorbing water quickly, so McCary says that homeowners with clay soils should use what’s called the ‘cycle and soak’ method that waters different zones of a yard for different amount of times. The Spruce, 20 July 2026 Even people who couldn’t afford a ticket found ways to experience the tournament – by packing fan zones, finding a watch party, or tuning in from home in record numbers. Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026 Families should look into kid-friendly zones, mascot meet-and-greets and interactive fan areas. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
Noun
  • Severe droughts and searing heat across vast swathes of southern Europe destroyed large parts of the olive oil harvest, culminating in a dizzying price rally that shocked industry veterans and consumers alike.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Building a track car sidesteps all the hardest parts of car manufacturing—like bringing it up to safety, emissions, and other compliance standards for road cars.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • In these areas, tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 36 hours.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • States including Washington, Montana, and Michigan, particularly near the Canadian border, are potential viewing areas.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Northern Nigeria, one of the world’s poorest regions, is already under pressure from an insurgency crisis.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Desalination plants are significant in the Middle East region, providing a key lifeline of drinking water and sustaining certain remote regions through droughts.
    Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • When the players went for a walk around the pitch with their medals around their necks, Tuchel insisted that Steele go with them.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Giraffes are some of the most recognizable creatures on earth, with their towering height and craning long necks.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • The Los Angeles man was charged with one count of misdemeanor firing timber or prairie lands, which is punishable by up to 6 months in county jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • Tilt that head forward to 60 degrees — a typical phone-scrolling angle — and roughly 60 pounds of pressure lands on the cervical spine.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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