zones

noun

plural of zone
1
as in parts
a broad geographical area a tropical zone

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2
as in areas
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 zones The tentative plans are to eventually extend their reach to remote bases in harsh weather conditions—potentially near combat zones—and eventually to lunar bases and the outer reaches of the solar system. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 Helping children in conflict zones has become one of her signature issues during her husband’s second term. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Backyard recovery zones are moving from niche to mainstream, and the industry data backs it up. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 The policy directs that rail connections be established with all seaports, land ports, economic zones and inland container depots, with a target of lifting rail’s share of freight to 20 percent. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Motorists are also advised to maintain a safe speed in work zones. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 Panel-ready appliances, dedicated pantry zones, pullout storage and smarter drawer organization all solve the same basic problem, which is having too many things fighting for too little usable space. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Chicago should provide workable loading zones, preserve first-offense warnings, and publicly report whether violations and crashes actually decline. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Members can use wellness zones and coworking spaces, join group sailing adventures, enjoy a year-round social calendar, and take advantage of reciprocal arrangements with over 220 other clubs. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
  1. parts
  2. areas
  3. regions
  4. necks
  5. lands
Noun
  • Food and drink One of the loveliest parts of a stay at Hacienda Verde Tahití is the freedom to do your own thing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The pitch would be controversial in other parts of the world.
    — Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • Along the circulation areas, adjustable panels woven from recycled PET rattan provide privacy while allowing air through and filtering daylight.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Their contribution targets children ages 11 to 17 in areas with lower-than-average household incomes, with additional emphasis on communities near their home in central Texas.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of areas
Noun
  • Russia's aerial attacks hit 12 regions of Ukraine overnight, killing at least four people and wounding scores of others, including five children, Zelenskyy said on social media Thursday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The construction is transforming what was once a coastal defense zone into one of China’s most prosperous regions.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of regions
Noun
  • The same boot that’s on the necks of Black American people is on the necks of people in the Congo, people in Palestine, people of the global majority.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The rest of the monster was then created digitally, with CG necks extending from the practical head.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of necks
Noun
  • Most of that wear lands on your tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
  • About $1 trillion of the 2027 spending lands as S&P 500 revenue, by Morgan Stanley’s estimate.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of lands

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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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