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 Meanwhile, teams lose massive chunks of their time in the administrative dead zones between protocol amendments, site activations, electronic data reconciliation and regulatory filings. — Anshima Raj, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Featuring various zones of native vegetation alongside bougainvillea and jacarandas, the park is dotted with generous public seating and has an amphitheater for outdoor events or general lounging. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Much like launches, reentries can drop hazardous debris on the ground below, and for safety’s sake require large stand-off zones kept clear of people and sensitive infrastructure. — Elizabeth Howell, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026 Its Full Array Local Dimming tightly controls lighting zones to eliminate blooming and deliver deep shadow detail, while Quantum Dot color keeps HDR highlights vivid. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 The program replaced Poland’s previous system of special economic zones. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 The latest outbreak, which is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, is the fastest in the disease's history and has spread to more than 60 health zones. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Four permeable areas share the overall space of the galleries, which are separated into a trio of ocean zones—Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic—and one incongruous but central sea, the Mediterranean. — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Atomic force microscopy of the impact zones found pits several nanometers deep in places deeper than the entire thickness of the Teflon film, meaning the damage ran clean through the coating and into the metal. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
  1. parts
  2. areas
  3. regions
  4. necks
  5. lands
Noun
  • But court filings, video evidence and investigators later contradicted key parts of that account, according to CBS News.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But Wild Horse Nine has been built around the queasy charisma of the great John Malkovich, who has made a career out of blending fragility and menace, even in his smallest parts.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • Ready for some season predictions, areas of concern, a fair look down the road and an honest glimpse at what’s right in front of the Browns?
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The sterile fly program complements efforts to monitor wildlife, inspect animals and work with ranchers in areas where the fly has been spotted to encourage regular checks for infestations.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of areas
Noun
  • As cells are lost, the brain tissue in these regions shrinks.
    — Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Airfares will drop for most international regions going into fall, compared to summer 2026 fares — but by less than in recent years.
    — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of regions
Noun
  • The children were in the basement, unresponsive and with exercise bands around their necks.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Penguins often twist their long necks to peck at gashes and pull out their own stitches, Pino said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of necks
Noun
  • As some national lands face uncertainty, five Post Opinions writers share appreciations of their favorites.
    — Washington Post Opinions, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Over the course of Gulliver’s four voyages to fantastical lands, Swift gives the reader wild and varied depictions of political corruption and human hubris.
    — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of lands

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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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