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 Authorities issued an evacuation warning for two zones north of the highway, as well as a third zone south of the highway but to the east of where evacuation orders were in place. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Petunias are typically grown as annuals, but they can be cultivated as perennials in zones 10 and 11. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 Using her family’s interests as her guide, Gardner divided the yard into distinct zones, with room to entertain, grow vegetables and flowers, and relax. Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 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 When officials call for an evacuation ahead of a hurricane, it’s usually limited to specific geographic zones at the most risk of flooding or high winds. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Clairemont Town Square is in the midst of changes, with some zones under construction to prepare for updates to the merchant lineup. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026 The Oura Ring 4 shows less detail than the Fitbit Air, offering information on heart rate zones, but not specific numbers. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026 In the Milky Way alone, roughly four billion Earth-sized planets are sitting in the habitable zones of Sun-like stars. Chris Young july 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
Noun
  • Companies in industrial parts, software, consulting and life sciences were the other sectors in the Southland that attracted venture investments.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Striking is a reproduction of a metallic structure with moving and rotating mechanical parts that reflected Lagerfeld’s Bauhaus influences, with 18 fur coats on display that seem to float and dance.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • White-footed mice, which do carry the culprit bacteria — charmingly named Borrelia burgdorferi — thrive in areas disturbed by people, according to Ostfeld.
    Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • The route spans nine distinct regions, each with its own personality—from wine country and alpine villages to rugged mountain passes.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Every few minutes, when the booming sound of fighter jets could be heard, or rather felt, many craned their necks and looked skyward.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Some Republicans have tried to sell or transfer federal lands to states or other entities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Israelis at the World Cup also faced a multitude of Palestinian flags and anger over Israel’s occupation of lands Palestinians claim for their future state and its treatment of the people who live there.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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