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 Meanwhile, teams lose massive chunks of their time in the administrative dead zones between protocol amendments, site activations, electronic data reconciliation and regulatory filings. Anshima Raj, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Featuring various zones of native vegetation alongside bougainvillea and jacarandas, the park is dotted with generous public seating and has an amphitheater for outdoor events or general lounging. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Much like launches, reentries can drop hazardous debris on the ground below, and for safety’s sake require large stand-off zones kept clear of people and sensitive infrastructure. Elizabeth Howell, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026 Its Full Array Local Dimming tightly controls lighting zones to eliminate blooming and deliver deep shadow detail, while Quantum Dot color keeps HDR highlights vivid. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 The program replaced Poland’s previous system of special economic zones. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 The latest outbreak, which is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, is the fastest in the disease's history and has spread to more than 60 health zones. ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Four permeable areas share the overall space of the galleries, which are separated into a trio of ocean zones—Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic—and one incongruous but central sea, the Mediterranean. George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Atomic force microscopy of the impact zones found pits several nanometers deep in places deeper than the entire thickness of the Teflon film, meaning the damage ran clean through the coating and into the metal. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
Noun
  • While cost is an important factor, service reliability and the availability of spare parts are also important considerations for truck carriers, and overhauling an entire fleet is a major investment.
    Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • That could make fleets of relatively inexpensive autonomous vessels useful for building persistent datasets across parts of the ocean that are poorly monitored today.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The report highlights that even as fiber lines are extended into rural areas and billions of federal and state dollars are deployed, affordability and access remain insurmountable barriers for many families.
    Erin Mote, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Preliminary plans call for a gas station with an AM-PM mini-mart building, restrooms and storage areas.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As cells are lost, the brain tissue in these regions shrinks.
    Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Airfares will drop for most international regions going into fall, compared to summer 2026 fares — but by less than in recent years.
    Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The children were in the basement, unresponsive and with exercise bands around their necks.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Penguins often twist their long necks to peck at gashes and pull out their own stitches, Pino said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In that time, his journey mirrors that of many migrants through the years, seeking asylum in friendlier lands when their home country is attacked.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • For instance, say a cask of ginger rolls through a trapdoor and lands on a poor laborer below.
    Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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