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Recent Examples of zones
The West Ada school board on Monday approved adjusted attendance zones for the 2026-‘27 school year to balance enrollment at the district’s schools and prepare for the opening of a new elementary school in Star.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
There is growing interest in using robots beyond factories – in construction sites, disaster zones, logistics yards, and other unstructured settings.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The mountain has dedicated learning zones that make beginners feel safe and welcome and also offers specialized clinics and workshops throughout the season for anyone hoping to level up their skills.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Clove trees can be grown outdoors in USDA growing zones 11 and 12, and in zone 10 with proper winter protection.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Bathroom Countertops While a beautiful and well-curated bathroom countertop is lovely in theory, this area is usually one of the biggest problem zones.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
What Hartford’s planning and zoning commission is now studying — in advance of a future public hearing that’s sure to draw a lot of attention — is expanding beyond industrial zones where shelters are now allowed under current zoning regulations.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The effort from the Red Wings forwards in making the neutral and defensive zones harder for Colorado to navigate was there, too.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Senate Bill 164 would require the Indiana Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to establish urban microfarm zones statewide, according to the Indiana General Assembly website.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
There is growing interest in using robots beyond factories – in construction sites, disaster zones, logistics yards, and other unstructured settings.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The mountain has dedicated learning zones that make beginners feel safe and welcome and also offers specialized clinics and workshops throughout the season for anyone hoping to level up their skills.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Clove trees can be grown outdoors in USDA growing zones 11 and 12, and in zone 10 with proper winter protection.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Bathroom Countertops While a beautiful and well-curated bathroom countertop is lovely in theory, this area is usually one of the biggest problem zones.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
What Hartford’s planning and zoning commission is now studying — in advance of a future public hearing that’s sure to draw a lot of attention — is expanding beyond industrial zones where shelters are now allowed under current zoning regulations.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The effort from the Red Wings forwards in making the neutral and defensive zones harder for Colorado to navigate was there, too.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Senate Bill 164 would require the Indiana Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to establish urban microfarm zones statewide, according to the Indiana General Assembly website.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
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Snowpack in most of the Northern Hemisphere has shrunk significantly over the past 40 years due to climate change, according to a 2024 Nature study, which found the sharpest declines, between 10% to 20% a decade, in the Southwestern US and large parts of Europe.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The saltwater fish are most often found in the Caspian Sea, but can be spotted in the South Atlantic regions of North America, the Black Sea and parts of the Pacific Northwest.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Since June, federal immigration raids have disrupted neighborhoods and communities across Los Angeles and around the nation, including at work sites, along neighborhood streets and in commercial areas.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some religious communities bar menstruating women from common living areas, said Ahsan.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Russian defense industry representatives have also promoted the system as a cost-effective alternative to Western wheeled rocket artillery systems, particularly for export markets in the Middle East and other regions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Although Pakistan's capital has seen relatively few attacks compared with other regions, the country has experienced a recent rise in militant violence.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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But that means the expectations for at least one gold are here in their first chance, and will remain until that medal hangs around their necks.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Out on the sidewalk and behind barriers, lookie-loos crane their necks for a peek at the competitors, while pin traders mill through the churning crowd in hopes of making a souvenir swap.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Part of why that commercial’s message lands is because men (and doctors) have gotten mixed signals for years.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are paintings and sculptures and intricate masks from far-off lands; laboratory and astronomical equipment; second-hand furniture and mirrors; clothing (perfect for early Halloween shopping) and… well, the list goes on and on, covering nine departments and 90,000-plus square feet of shopping.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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