re·gion·al
ˈrē-jə-nᵊl 
ˈrēj-nəl
2
: of, relating to, characteristic of, or serving a region
a regional high school
3
: marked by regionalism
regional art
: something (such as a branch of an organization or an edition of a magazine) that serves a region
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Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Marylanders have been feeling the sting of higher electricity bills this winter, and now Governor Wes Moore says a decision by the regional grid operator PJM could help prevent even bigger spikes in the years ahead.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Last season, the Eagles knocked off Ontario Christian in the regionals.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth consecutive year.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Marylanders have been feeling the sting of higher electricity bills this winter, and now Governor Wes Moore says a decision by the regional grid operator PJM could help prevent even bigger spikes in the years ahead.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Still, Merritt is hoping for some more turns in the spotlight next week in the regional.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Last season, the Eagles knocked off Ontario Christian in the regionals.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Regional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regional. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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