Thesaurus results for ENVIRONMENTS

environments

noun

plural of environment

as in surroundings

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded the joys of growing up in the environment that a small town offers

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Recent Examples of environments However, perovskites are notoriously vulnerable to moisture and harsh chemical environments, posing a clear problem in seawater. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 The development reflects a broader shift in modern defense planning towards modular weapons systems that can be transported, repositioned, and integrated into different operational environments with fewer platform-specific modifications. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Oyamel firs thrive in cool, moist, mountainous environments, usually between 1,200 and 4,100 meters (3,940–13,450 feet) above sea level, where fog and precipitation are common. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 In addition, Laika worked alongside New Zealand’s Wētā FX to create the movie’s stunning digital environments and visual effects. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Set on a mysterious island ravaged by floods and warring armies, a masked boy and girl must traverse atmospheric environments, rescue friends, and confront nightmarish monsters. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 And noisy environments can take away from meaningful conversation. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 In contrast to the notion that good caregivers can survive in tough home environments, such caregivers leave home care because of minor things. — Colin Conner Ii, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 There are, however, logistical and financial reasons the labs don’t always air-gap their test environments. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Graveyards, which would seem haunted by definition, are popular destinations, and a few in the state are legendary for their eerie atmospheres and ghost sightings.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
But these four films manage to create genuinely unnerving atmospheres of dread.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Chiricahua is a combination of climates The new national park features varying environments, from a desert landscape and grasslands to deciduous forest and chaparral shrub land to coniferous forest habitats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
In cooler climates, most plants are dormant so regular maintenance mostly consists of removing old crops and keeping garden beds free of debris.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of climates

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On its own, without a subwoofer or rear surrounds, the Bravia Theater Trio puts out a large, powerful front sound field.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Neither are ideal, but this hasn’t prevented City fans from generating a decent atmosphere inside their new surrounds, particularly during last season’s run-in when the final nine home games were all won.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrounds

Noun

Of course, the contexts stricken by war and state failure are challenging.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
So regenerative has to regenerate livelihoods and communities too, including decent work and supporting the women who do much of the labor in cotton in many contexts.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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