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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a top researcher in the area of human genetics
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Recent Examples of area
There’s also a new bar area and a large train station entryway in the Royal Promenade.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Sacramento-area fourth- and fifth-grade teachers who participate in Splash’s vernal pools program receive the curriculum from the organization.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
These areas of the brain are engaged in reasoning, planning, and self-control.
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Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for area
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Sacramento-area fourth- and fifth-grade teachers who participate in Splash’s vernal pools program receive the curriculum from the organization.
—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
These areas of the brain are engaged in reasoning, planning, and self-control.
—
Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for area
Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
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Three hours before each World Cup match there, is a no-fly drone zone.
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Class 3 e-bikes are allowed to go up to 28 mph, which is fast enough to speed in a school zone.
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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
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The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
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This region is particularly beautiful in the fall, when the leaves of willow, cottonwood, and aspen trees change color.
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More than 100 within the capital region have expressed interest but have not yet been connected to a group.
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What if Baahubali dies and has to go through the 14 realms of the afterlife in Indian mythology?
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He’s transported to a realm of Tolkienesque fantasy, deposited somewhere between the Stony Waste and the Frozen Sea.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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Finding this underground hangout might be tricky, but look for the side door on the building at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Reed Street.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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The Samba sneakers add a sporty element, while proving to be comfortable and easy to walk around in around New York City.
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The department said the tragedy is an important reminder to drivers to always make sure children are not left in cars, especially in hot weather.
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Additional details are expected to be released on Monday, the department said.
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The first, Victus Nox, was launched by Firefly Aerospace in September 2023, and was focused on space domain awareness capabilities.
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Both varieties are now in the public domain and can be grown and sold by anyone.
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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