zone

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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 Reinhart sustained the injury with about five minutes left in the first period after sustaining a low hit from Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho while entering the offensive zone on the power play. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 May 2025 Military personnel on duty in combat zones may also qualify for automatic extensions. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 The zones, which see the highest rates of crime in the city, have already had additional officers deployed since May 5. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025 The festivities include a kids’ zone, classic car show, sand-sculpting contest, SOCOM Para-Commandos parachute jump and live music from local blues-rock favorites Shaw Davis & The Black Ties. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2025
  • In the Kherson region, three people were killed and 12 others were injured, according to statements from the Kherson Regional Military Administration.
    Oleksiy Pshemyskiy, ABC News, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • On Sunday morning, the area around 13500 Palm Ave. remained an active crime scene.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
  • Check out the National Wildlife Federation’s Native Plant Finder to help determine the right plants for your area.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • One of the victims was slashed in the neck, cops said.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
  • Pass's rich tone arose from a combination of using a pick and playing closer to the guitar neck.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • That presumably includes the plan to build a museum, sculpture garden, visiting artist residences and a space for community engagement on a 2.5-acre parcel of vacant land dotted with scrub not far from the national park.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
  • Huntersville’s land use map for future development designates the site as an employment center, not for housing, James said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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