zones

noun

plural of zone
1
as in parts
a broad geographical area a tropical zone

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2
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 Blumenfield said the site takes pressure off neighborhoods and keeps construction out of high-risk fire zones, targeting a walkable, pedestrian-friendly area. — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Every organization has operational dead zones where predictions break down because the underlying data is incomplete, delayed, or disconnected. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 In coastal regions, mussels are often found hanging from rocks in high-energy surf zones where waves crash. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 Guests can expect new foods and fresh activities during both the afternoon and evening, with four scare zones and seven haunts. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Rather than being a delightful add-on, rechargeability in a poison-snooper could save lives in non-electrified remote locations, or in disaster zones where electricity is temporarily unavailable. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026 This allows reconnaissance data and video feeds to continue reaching operators even in communication dead zones. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 These are new locations designed almost entirely around the obstacle course model — three-level structures that add elements like soccer zones and slides. — Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
  1. parts
  2. areas
  3. regions
  4. necks
  5. lands
Noun
  • Martinelli’s case, similar to the whispers that have emerged this week around Lewis-Skelly, is an example of moving parts within a labyrinthine beast of a transfer system.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Swaths of Europe are enduring their fifth heatwave of the year this week, with parts of Britain, France, Spain and Italy under extreme heat warnings.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • Specifically designed with game day in mind, the private members areas and bars can be converted into viewing platforms so guests can watch from a lounge or be in the action and watch live from the stands.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • New Atlas The park can be found next to Bonghwa Middle School, not far from Mangu Station, and is reachable via numerous buses from other areas of Seoul.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of areas
Noun
  • Drones were intercepted over 17 regions – mainly in southern and western Russia – according to the Russian Defense ministry.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The craft were shot down over 16 Russian regions, occupied Crimea, the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of regions
Noun
  • Its other four necks expanded upward to call attention to a gallery wall.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The cooperative specializes in Zeter, a finer variety of Pulu made from especially soft wool from the necks and backs of sheep.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of necks
Noun
  • The first is deliberately short and lands beneath Haaland’s centre of mass, essentially the point around which his weight is balanced.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The quantization pass that follows commonly lands around four or five bits per weight, though many formats exist, and presets rather than manual tuning decide which tensors keep higher precision.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of lands

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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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