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as in areas
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 geographies
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 environments
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 terrains
On the control side, the company reports combining reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and linear-actuator torque control so K2 can switch gaits dynamically across complex terrains and sustain a natural, human-like walk.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
In Let’s Play Ball, two rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrains.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot, for instance, is able to navigate complex terrains by adapting in real time, while DeepMind’s AlphaFold is solving a 50-year-old protein structure challenge.
—Punnam Raju Manthena, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
With more than a decade of operation, Curiosity has traveled across varied terrains, drilled into bedrock and monitored the Martian climate, all while sending back detailed images and data that continue to shape scientists' understanding of Mars's history.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The resources include water tenders which provide water to fire engines; handcrews that specialize in fighting fires in wild terrains; and bulldozers which are used to control the spread of the fire by removing vegetation that can serve as fuel.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Veterans like Kareem Campbell and Bob Burnquist shred terrains to tracks that embody their skate style.
—Jamal Michel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
They’re also outfitted with a durable non-slip sole whose ridged design provides traction on all sorts of terrains.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This output force enabled the robot to traverse difficult to navigate terrains—including soil, rough stone, PVC, glass, wood, and inclines between 5 and 15 degrees—while keeping a consistent speed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
In Let’s Play Ball, two rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrains.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot, for instance, is able to navigate complex terrains by adapting in real time, while DeepMind’s AlphaFold is solving a 50-year-old protein structure challenge.
—Punnam Raju Manthena, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
With more than a decade of operation, Curiosity has traveled across varied terrains, drilled into bedrock and monitored the Martian climate, all while sending back detailed images and data that continue to shape scientists' understanding of Mars's history.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The resources include water tenders which provide water to fire engines; handcrews that specialize in fighting fires in wild terrains; and bulldozers which are used to control the spread of the fire by removing vegetation that can serve as fuel.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Veterans like Kareem Campbell and Bob Burnquist shred terrains to tracks that embody their skate style.
—Jamal Michel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
They’re also outfitted with a durable non-slip sole whose ridged design provides traction on all sorts of terrains.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This output force enabled the robot to traverse difficult to navigate terrains—including soil, rough stone, PVC, glass, wood, and inclines between 5 and 15 degrees—while keeping a consistent speed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrains
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In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Elliott is the most active of activist investors, engaging with companies across industries and multiple geographies.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Across industries, functions, and geographies, companies that invest strategically can go beyond using AI to drive incremental value and instead create transformative change.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The team's away record is also impressive, with two wins and one draw, showcasing its ability to perform under pressure in hostile environments.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The study took place in the dogs’ natural home environments and with their human owners.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
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No one has lived on a distant planet, in the far future, or any place where dragons or wizards rule—so, kudos to anyone who can make such realms feel truly lived in.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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There are a number of changes to make in the realms of sleep, exercise, diet and nutrition that can impact the body’s stress response, a complex process that involves the release of key hormones like cortisol.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
17 Sep. 2025
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The mural, which took nearly three years to complete, features glowing, starry skies punctuated by larger-than-life characters and magical landscapes that don’t exist in our realm.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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From intimate portraits to compelling street photography and sweeping landscapes, Presence explores how images capture the emotional and psychological presence of both subject and photographer.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Research confirms that evaluating career decisions across multiple life domains—rather than just salary—leads to more sustainable long-term outcomes.—
Renessa Boley Layne,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Genius in one area of life can be stunting in other domains.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, even if this is the case, scientists have suggested light molecules of silicon, like silane, should be found in the upper atmospheres of gas giants and brown dwarfs.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This is a fascinating find, as these conditions were considered part of the graphite-stability regime, where graphite-rich exo-atmospheres are expected to produce only flat spectra, not the feature-rich spectra that would appear if organic hazes were present.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Susan Marquis, a professor with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, said the other ideas proposed by experts can help reduce the harms faced in the fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles benefitted from short fields, covering 52 yards on their first touchdown drive after Harrison Butker missed a field-goal attempt, and 59 on their next, after a Patrick Mahomes interception and face-mask penalty pushed them quickly into KC territory.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Terrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrains. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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