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 From island flavors at the Caribbean Beach Resort to the splash zones of Typhoon Lagoon and the icy adventures at Blizzard Beach, there’s still plenty of time to soak up every last drop of the summer. Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 At least in Northern California, Verizon seems to have fewer dead zones than T-Mobile. PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025 In 1967, the district had hired consultants from the University of Oregon to develop a plan aimed at overcoming the challenges of attendance zones and white flight. Time, 4 Sep. 2025 Now, SpaceX is preparing to hand the landing zones back to the US Space Force, which owns the property and has reallocated the real estate to two startup launch companies. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025 After cameras are installed at select work zones, KYTC officials said additional devices will be set up statewide as the program is built out. Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025 In engineering models, these sections are often treated as voids, or structural dead zones. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025 Even when workers are not at the construction zones, drivers need to be cautious, ACHD said in its release. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025 According to the surveys, the most common danger zones are heights — waterfalls, rooftops, bridges and cliffs that are especially tempting backdrops for dramatic selfies. Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
Noun
  • Cause of crash is being investigated Videos of the accident show the carriage toppled to its side and crashed into a building on the steep and narrow street, with parts of the streetcar crumpled.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Observers across eastern Australia, New Zealand, Africa and parts of the Middle East will also see most of the eclipse phases.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Another con was having fewer options in rural or suburban regions.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Aim for early fall in most regions; late summer is best in northern locations (Zone 3).
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Pour a few tablespoons of rice into the feeder and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to clean narrow necks.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Sauropods are herbivores known for their very long necks, long tails, small head and pillar-like legs.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Abu Dhabi experience The new flight lands at Zayed International Airport, which offers a variety of unique experiences for customers.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Two years ago, notable filmmakers and Hollywood celebs like Mark Ruffalo, Joaquin Phoenix and Rachel McAdams signed an open letter to TIFF outlining their concerns over RBC, which is reportedly one of the largest financiers of oil and gas projects that negatively impact Indigenous lands.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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