zones

plural of zone
1
2
as in areas
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries at that point we were out of the danger zone for avalanches

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of zones Close to two dozen hunting zones opened to rifle hunting this month, including areas in the Central Valley and Eastern Sierra. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 That is important for industrial facilities, where inspection routes can cross multiple buildings, zones, and types of infrastructure. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026 The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your personal and shared resource zones, making promises, expenses, or contributions easy to misunderstand. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026 Hollywood also uses the cameras in zones at more than two dozens schools and issues a $100 fine, and nine school zones in Delray Beach, with exact times of enforcement varied. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Estimates placed economic losses in excess of $75 billion, highlighting how businesses far outside traditional hurricane impact zones can still face significant operational and financial consequences. — Patty Templeton-Jones, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 According to the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management, nearby residents in zones MRY-B047, MRY-B050 and MRY-B053, are being told to shelter-in-place. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
Noun
  • The result is a diverse take on itameshi — think mentaiko spaghetti, sansho-spiked cacio e pepe, panko Milanese and yuzu spritzes — served with equal parts Italian dolce vita and Japanese hospitality.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • After 17 weeks, watching Gen try and fail and fumble and try again has become one of the most compelling parts of the show for me.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • By Monday morning, waves began to crash and flood coastal areas.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Separated into two areas, the first is the mellow bar (for pre and post-spa cocktails, mocktails, and detox juices) and four quirky pink manicure pods that look like disjointed train carriages.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The bank did not disclose how many apprentices will be placed in Charlotte or other regions.
    — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In many regions of the country, Taylor’s buck is a nice one that any hunter would be happy to kill.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And by donating these items, those green beaded necklaces can now hang around the necks of some other lucky children.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Better yet, many of them also feature spring’s other big jacket trends, like funnel necks.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • North Carolina Sports Betting Laws and Timeline North Carolina sports betting first started gaining traction around 2019 when tribal lands accepted sports betting.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This does not include lands subject to significant extractive uses, like logging or mining, or disruptive recreation activities, like OHV off-road driving.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster