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Recent Examples of zones
His visit came one day after FEMA announced $26 million to buy out 75 homes in North Carolina — a move aimed at helping families relocate out of high-risk flood zones and clearing the way for long-term mitigation.
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Among the many features that make the tower impressive is its nine different indoor zones, each with its own atrium, garden, and cafes.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
This is unsurprising, since all local-dimming LED TVs show some bloom, and cheaper TVs with fewer zones than high-end models can't control light leakage along high-contrast edges as well.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The astronauts are expected to track historic Apollo sites, scout future landing zones and photograph rare views of nearby planets, including Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn, while also observing a solar eclipse from Orion’s unique vantage point.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
In colder hardiness zones, choose a hardy variety such as ‘Arp’ or ‘Hill Hardy’.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
One of the most daunting aspects of flying missions over conflict zones remains the prospect of being shot down and captured behind enemy lines.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Two distinct entertaining zones underscore the home’s hotel-like ethos in different ways.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 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
Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Among the many features that make the tower impressive is its nine different indoor zones, each with its own atrium, garden, and cafes.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
This is unsurprising, since all local-dimming LED TVs show some bloom, and cheaper TVs with fewer zones than high-end models can't control light leakage along high-contrast edges as well.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The astronauts are expected to track historic Apollo sites, scout future landing zones and photograph rare views of nearby planets, including Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn, while also observing a solar eclipse from Orion’s unique vantage point.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
In colder hardiness zones, choose a hardy variety such as ‘Arp’ or ‘Hill Hardy’.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
One of the most daunting aspects of flying missions over conflict zones remains the prospect of being shot down and captured behind enemy lines.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Two distinct entertaining zones underscore the home’s hotel-like ethos in different ways.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
Noun
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The Artemis 2 astronauts have also seen parts of the far side of the moon never before directly viewed by humans.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In areas where food is plentiful, including salmon-rich river habitat in parts of Canada, some can grow to 1,000 pounds, or half a ton.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The researchers propose that these binaries likely form in crowded regions like globular clusters, where many stars and black holes interact.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over the past few years, Chinese automakers were already expanding EV development and production while growing exports faster than American or European rivals, offering cheaper models and gaining ground in regions like Southeast Asia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kerry was wearing these jumpsuits his wife made that looked like green silk — sleeveless v-necks, very space age, and Captain Kirk-type wear.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Women are being confronted by lotions and serums and light masks that promise to rejuvenate their faces and necks, dietary supplements claiming to do everything from boost moods to ease hot flashes and gadgets promising to help with symptoms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jennifer Brown of Kingwood lands in that category.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Consulting with a debt relief company or a bankruptcy attorney before a second garnishment order lands can preserve options that disappear once a levy is executed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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