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
And rising fears about Gaza’s financial system prompted foreign businesses selling goods into the territory to demand cash payments.
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Wafaa Shurafa, Fortune, 11 July 2025
This one’s a step up without stepping too far into premium territory.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
But over the last five to 10 years, the latest generation of musicians from punk rock’s slightly more aggressive cousin has expanded into new sonic territory.
—Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Stocks have made an impressive comeback after suffering steep declines in April, after Trump’s sweeping tariff policy pushed the S&P 500 near bear market territory.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Wafaa Shurafa, Fortune, 11 July 2025
This one’s a step up without stepping too far into premium territory.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
But over the last five to 10 years, the latest generation of musicians from punk rock’s slightly more aggressive cousin has expanded into new sonic territory.
—Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Stocks have made an impressive comeback after suffering steep declines in April, after Trump’s sweeping tariff policy pushed the S&P 500 near bear market territory.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for territory
Noun
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The loss of habitat due to drought and wildfires contributes significantly to why some birds migrate.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Some good candidates for a bird habitat include brambles, cotoneaster, currant, holly, pyracantha, viburnum, and yew.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Carolina’s Johns & Roscoe blanked their opponents in Men’s, but Atlanta easily won both Mixed ties to move on and send Ben Johns home winless.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The collection is by Hudson Grace, a home decor and entertaining brand that also has their own line of signature-scented candles, soaps, and cleaning products.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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