as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine
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Recent Examples of territory
This is the classic gameplay element of taking specific territories lives.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
After briefly climbing into positive territory in March (+2), Trump's immigration approval fell to -16 in April, -12 in June, and -40 in the most recent survey.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The territory recently had its deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war, with at least 85 Palestinians killed while trying to reach food Sunday.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
The attack took place in the city of Beit Hanoun in Gaza’s northeast corner, easily visible from the Israeli city of Sderot, in territory that was supposed to be under Israeli military control.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
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Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
After briefly climbing into positive territory in March (+2), Trump's immigration approval fell to -16 in April, -12 in June, and -40 in the most recent survey.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The territory recently had its deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war, with at least 85 Palestinians killed while trying to reach food Sunday.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
The attack took place in the city of Beit Hanoun in Gaza’s northeast corner, easily visible from the Israeli city of Sderot, in territory that was supposed to be under Israeli military control.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for territory
Noun
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Instead of expanses of coral there were small mounds; the wreck of the ship provided the largest habitat.—
Ariel Saramandi,
The Dial,
29 July 2025
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From tiny shorebirds to formidable raptors, the Outer Banks plays host to a staggering array of bird species thanks to its varied collection of habitats, with estuaries, salt marshes and maritime woodlands found all across the region.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The walkout lower level includes a full home gym and sauna.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Thankfully, it was extinguished just prior to the Tennessee Titans losing their 2019 home opener to the rival Indianapolis Colts.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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