zone

Definition of zonenext
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as in area
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries at that point we were out of the danger zone for avalanches

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Recent Examples of zone Fines for such infractions in West Newport Beach and the Peninsula — dubbed safety enhancement zones — will be tripled from July 3 through July 6. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 The elevated loft is the fourth sleeping zone of the home, and is designated as the children’s quarters, giving the cabin a playful, camp-like feel. Bridget Borgobello july 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 The northern evacuation zone is bordered to the west by Ouray County Road 10, to the north by Martin Creek, to the east by Lou Creek Pass and to the south by Baldy Peak and the wildfire. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026 Equipped with two large screens and a collection of Muskoka chairs and tables under a shaded area, the fan zone is free and open every day of the tournament from 11am to 11pm, and can hold around 1,000 patrons. Shelby Blackley, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
  • This region is particularly beautiful in the fall, when the leaves of willow, cottonwood, and aspen trees change color.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • More than 100 within the capital region have expressed interest but have not yet been connected to a group.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026
  • Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • As he was wheeled away to a waiting ambulance, Gil wore an oxygen mask and neck brace, and his face showed bruising.
    Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The oppressive heat wave lands at the same time the nation is observing 250 years since our Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The transfer of 136 acres just south of the community of Westport will mark the first time land managed by the California Department of Transportation has been returned to Indigenous tribes.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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