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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a top researcher in the area of human genetics
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Recent Examples of area
Wyoming The Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges are forecast to get between 6 and 12 inches of snow—particularly in areas above 9,000 feet—and winds gusting around 45 mph from Tuesday afternoon and through Wednesday, before dying out on Wednesday night.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
There is a sizable population in the area that could potentially be interested and benefit from whatever Pacific Beach Village offers.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
But the hotel offers plenty of experiences to get to know the area, from countryside tours in a vintage VW convertible to blessing ceremonies at one of Ubud’s oldest sacred sites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The helicopter landed in an area where there were no cars close enough to be damaged or to pose a risk, Davalos said.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
There is a sizable population in the area that could potentially be interested and benefit from whatever Pacific Beach Village offers.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
But the hotel offers plenty of experiences to get to know the area, from countryside tours in a vintage VW convertible to blessing ceremonies at one of Ubud’s oldest sacred sites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The helicopter landed in an area where there were no cars close enough to be damaged or to pose a risk, Davalos said.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
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Wennberg won a puck battle deep in the Predators’ zone before William Eklund gained possession.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Public goals are a great way to nurture your reputation, especially under this exuberant trine between the Sun in your career zone and Jupiter in your empowered sign.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are a number of other guys that are leaders on the field that could have equally served in that opportunity.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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That’s because, self-admittedly after the game, Inter Miami’s team itself did not match the intensity of its new home on the field enough during a disappointing 2-2 draw against Austin.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Responding to demand from Kenya’s coastal regions, Greenland Girls School is opening a second campus in Kilifi County.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Several fall in the healthcare realm.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the realm of culinary experiences, Hero hosts hands-on cooking classes for families in a new venue yet to be revealed.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fouquet’s makes the perfect place to post up for a weekend getaway (or longer) in a cozy and iconic corner of New York’s downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The decision to end the joint-venture comes one year after Lip Bu Tan took over as CEO of the struggling chipmaker and the move raised hopes on Wall Street that the company's business could be turning a corner, with shares rising nearly 9% in regular trading.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the elements were affecting a lot.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Habits of thinking are hard to change quickly, and certainly some hierarchical elements were kept in the process of producing Documenta 14, such as the distinction between curators and curatorial assistants, who in many cases worked with artists more directly on the works commissioned.—
Adam Szymczyk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shackelford accused Hernandez of corruption, and her own department of enabling and covering it up, in a detailed whistleblower complaint to DeSantis’ Chief Inspector General.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because those two sports are going to drive and carry everybody else in the department.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani didn't take kindly to the Nassau County executive's incursion into his domain, CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reported.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Technical fluency without domain fluency produces impressive demos and disappointing results.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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