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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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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
The successful tests point toward a new class of Mars exploration vehicle, capable of carrying instruments over terrain that rovers may struggle to reach and that orbiters may be too far away to study.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 May 2026
Even compromise language shows that Vanuatu has moved the fight onto terrain where the fossil fuel economy is uncomfortable.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Rescuers located Matthew using drones the following day, but heavy rain and unstable terrain prevented teams from reaching him.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The rocky terrain can be slick after a rainfall.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 May 2026
Even compromise language shows that Vanuatu has moved the fight onto terrain where the fossil fuel economy is uncomfortable.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Rescuers located Matthew using drones the following day, but heavy rain and unstable terrain prevented teams from reaching him.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The rocky terrain can be slick after a rainfall.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for terrain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrain
Noun
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The San Diego Police Department asked the public to avoid the area surrounding the Islamic Center of San Diego.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Guest rooms and suites with spacious living areas are both available, all of course equipped with the famous Four Seasons mattresses and linens that nearly guarantee a sound night’s sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Others operate in areas without cell service at all, making disconnection a matter of geography rather than willpower.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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High entry costs, geography, legal complexity, and management responsibilities have traditionally kept real estate investment out of reach for a large part of the global population.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Does a child or children born from surrogacy into a loving environment constitute slavery?—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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During his four varsity seasons, Thompson has helped create a championship environment for the Warriors, including an Elite Eight appearance two yeas ago.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Where Soap was straightforwardly in the realm of sitcom—leaning toward broad humor, underlined stylistically by the presence of a laugh track—Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman knew just how to strike that sweet spot between screw-loose absurdity and genuine pathos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Internationally, however, the film’s distribution prospects rest largely on Cotillard, also burdened with the heaviest dramatic lifting to do as the stricken, unworldly protagonist who bridges the film’s two improbably connected realms.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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That’s led us to some unexpected places—Belgium, Santa Fe, California—wherever the topography, climate or natural features demand a thoughtful dialogue between building and landscape.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Its seven stages are mindfully bento-boxed within Bayfront Park’s topography, allowing for relatively short walks between sets while also avoiding sound bleed.—
Danny Klein,
SPIN,
14 May 2026
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So, even these magical elements that are not realistic are informed by the research.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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In the United Kingdom, according to Andrew Crisell, talk and music radio brings together the two typical elements of radio content in a mix of information, culture, and entertainment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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There’s the area’s natural beauty, of course, inherent in the 12,000 acres of Georgia countryside—forests, rolling landscapes, creeks, and atmospheric ponds—that lie just 85 miles east of Atlanta on the state’s second largest lake.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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While not as grand in scale or scope as the aforementioned parks, Erlebnispark Tripsdrill offers a premium day’s retreat for all ages with its unique homage to traditional German culture, superior thrill rides, and countryside landscapes.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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That is pretty bizarre, given how fantastic both atmospheres have been throughout the playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Kudos to the Exhale staff for maintaining the pristine atmosphere there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrain. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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