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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
Like Fortnite’s battle royale mode, the basic crux of Apex sees the different squads roaming a sprawling map (of which there are multiple, all with different terrains and dangers), gathering resources and completing minor objectives, all while trying to eliminate the enemy teams.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Each episode focuses on the natural beauty of a different terrain, including the Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Wild West, Amazon, Frozen North, Gulf Coast, Andes, Caribbean, West Coast, and Patagonia.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Transportation to remote areas can be complicated, and having a guide, or at least a member of your group with knowledge of the terrain, can’t hurt.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Each episode focuses on the natural beauty of a different terrain, including the Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Wild West, Amazon, Frozen North, Gulf Coast, Andes, Caribbean, West Coast, and Patagonia.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Transportation to remote areas can be complicated, and having a guide, or at least a member of your group with knowledge of the terrain, can’t hurt.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrain
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Compher’s production has dipped a bit this season, but his profile is quite similar to Copp’s as a hard-nosed, responsible center who can play in the hard areas of the ice and provide complementary offense.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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About 5% of the units will be reserved for those making 80% of the area median income or less.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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With support for Proposition 1 varying little across race or geography, ideological lines proved to be the main fissure.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The county has changed significantly in that time, Redman said, with Bay Area transplants altering the political geography.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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New store openings in Rome and Bangkok as well as a focus on consumers in Japan, South Korea and the Middle East helped the brand navigate the choppy luxury environment.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Our goal is to get toxins out of our environment, poisons out of our food supply, and keep our children healthy and strong.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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This takes us into the AI ethics realm, too, and the legal side of AI as well.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Despite the strict guidelines that steer her work into the realm of propaganda, her work is something beyond commercial art.—
Lauren LeBlanc,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Other pieces of information were not presented, such as a rendering showing the topography of the house in relation to the site and an image depicting how the house would look among its neighbors.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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The French island’s runway is longer than Saba’s, at 2,119 feet, but local topography means the approach into Saint Barth is a challenging and dramatic one.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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And after last year enjoying his second-most productive RBI season (104) and matching the second-most home runs of his career (27) while helping spark the Royals at last back to the postseason, it’s all made for another element in the formula of how to manage him.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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The element of luck in the draft selection process often provides a conundrum to NBA executives, who are terrified of taking a major swing only to have their future determined by an unlucky bounce of a ping-pong ball.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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The surrounding landscape has taken on a somber hue.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Despite this frustrating flaw, the software can render a fairly accurate design for those who want an overhead landscape plan of their garden.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Fewer people on the slopes is also a huge bonus for skiers and the mountain atmosphere is much more relaxed.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Serving many different customers The advantages of such a platform include superior image quality, less congested orbits, and natural debris removal as inoperable satellites are pulled down into Earth's atmosphere and burnt up.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrain. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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