regions

plural of region
1
as in zones
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion

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as in parts
a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of regions The female brain processes more information simultaneously and uses more brain regions during the day compared to the male brain. Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024 Broken down by regions of the state, the lights trail highlights lighting ceremonies and public displays and events. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024 Going has shared roundtrip deals to both regions for under $600 this year and expects to see more flight drops in 2025. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024 The disparity between regions remains stark. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Moreover, there are fears that Sunni extremist groups in Iran’s restive southern regions, such as those populated by Arab and Baluchi groups, may be emboldened by the victory of like-minded groups in Syria, risking further unrest at a time when the government is increasingly vulnerable. Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024 Under her watch, the series grew, issuing its first Awards, launching a market-skewing Series Market Selects strand and expanding to showcase content from regions such as Latin America and China. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024 Unsurprisingly, these are the same regions where Republican candidates have made their biggest election gains in the past decade. Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024 Reviving the Santa Cruz is an important safeguard for one of the nation’s most biologically diverse regions, Quigley said. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regions
Noun
  • Designate spots All of our experts agree that creating zones and stations is crucial to having order in a kitchen.
    Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Ski patrollers are responsible for safety on the mountain, monitoring both slow zones and high traffic areas as well as leading avalanche mitigation, responding to medical and safety incidents, and monitoring conditions on the mountain, among other duties.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • However the state of , with the exception of areas under the jurisdiction of the Navajo Nation.
    James Bickerton, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025

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“Regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regions. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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