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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion
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2
as in geography
the physical features of a region as a whole
an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception
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Recent Examples of terrain
In Northville, find nearly 1,000 acres of terrain and trees, ideal for strollers, runners and bikers.
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
Beyond the crater rim, there is this area called Nili Planum, a flat terrain that contains a lot of volcanic minerals, says Valantinas.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
There's topographical maps that are digitized that can be used to identify and characterize the terrain.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 9 July 2025
The aircraft had managed to pick up two SAR volunteers, the department said, but was unable to breach the dense cloud cover to access the high-altitude terrain.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
Beyond the crater rim, there is this area called Nili Planum, a flat terrain that contains a lot of volcanic minerals, says Valantinas.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
There's topographical maps that are digitized that can be used to identify and characterize the terrain.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 9 July 2025
The aircraft had managed to pick up two SAR volunteers, the department said, but was unable to breach the dense cloud cover to access the high-altitude terrain.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for terrain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrain
Noun
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Other areas of constraint are chips and components to make the servers.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Adobe Town is a remote area in the Red Desert of southwest Wyoming, about a 250-mile drive west of Cheyenne.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Inshallah is ultimately a message of hope, one that seeks to reduce social and cultural discrimination and prejudice, and to invite young people, both Arab and Spanish, to recognise themselves within a shared geography and sense of place.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
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In my life, liminality extends beyond simple geographies.—
Melody Glenn
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Hats and head coverings can also create a damp environment for bacteria or fungi to grow, which can lead to infections that may cause hair loss.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 July 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In the realm of the visual, the Renaissance umanisti became humanists in our sense, almost by accident: what the painters learned from the past gave them license to enliven their work with faces, bodies, and desires.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Gemini Sun & Rising: Gemini, this week Chiron retrograde in Aries begins a five-month healing journey in the realm of your friendships and social alliances.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Its layered composition evokes the contours of coral reefs and coastal topography.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The two areas have significant differences in topography and flood timing that made the flooding in Kerr County much more deadly, but Boyter attributed his town’s success in part to the warning sirens.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Hegar's projection, officially called the biennial revenue estimate, is a crucial element in the setup to Tuesday's start of the 2025 legislative session.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Long spoke on the city's programming for youth, which has been a major element of the city's plan to combat juvenile crime during the summertime.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The design is smart and simple, with a natural palette that echoes the surrounding landscape.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
31 July 2025
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The Athletic spoke to staffers in the personnel and roster-building fields to better understand how significant Aug. 1 will become in the new landscape.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts there is already too much carbon in the atmosphere to remain under the 1.5°C temperature target, necessitating carbon removal.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
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The drink embodies the elated atmosphere of watching the band play live, says Panis.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrain. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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