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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
Compher’s production has dipped a bit this season, but his profile is quite similar to Copp’s as a hard-nosed, responsible center who can play in the hard areas of the ice and provide complementary offense.
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Max Bultman, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The offerings include a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a wellness area, gaming rooms, and a theater.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Watkins affects every facet of the game in every area of the court.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Local hospital leadership set up separate rooms for cats and dogs—and even carved out an area of the parking lot for horses—so that employees did not have to decide between coming to work and protecting their animals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Max Bultman, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The offerings include a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a wellness area, gaming rooms, and a theater.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Watkins affects every facet of the game in every area of the court.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Local hospital leadership set up separate rooms for cats and dogs—and even carved out an area of the parking lot for horses—so that employees did not have to decide between coming to work and protecting their animals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
Noun
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Based on Leblanc’s verbal and written statement and the witness statements, police determined that prior to the collision, Leblanc passed two vehicles in a no passing zone, the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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With inflation and interest rates trending upward in recent years, consumers are struggling, and financial experts are flooding the zone with cost-cutting tips.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Herro started slow, finding himself with just two points on 1-of-5 shooting from the field midway through the second quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her field of expertise is the application of a gender perspective to the arts.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many homes of Alawites were looted and then set on fire in different areas, two residents of Syria's coastal region told the AP from their hideouts.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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There is no one perfect time to plant tomatoes, as timing varies for gardeners in different regions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Despite the strict guidelines that steer her work into the realm of propaganda, her work is something beyond commercial art.—
Lauren LeBlanc,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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This takes us into the AI ethics realm, too, and the legal side of AI as well.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Spring is just around the corner, and some of today’s biggest music stars are celebrating the imminent warm weather with seriously hot new releases.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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Spring might be right around the corner, but the winter respiratory viruses—including flu, COVID-19, and RSV—are still going strong, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nonetheless, in Lund’s keenly discerning view, the game—its swings and misses, hits and runs, acrobatic catches and awkward miscues—is inseparable from the human element that goes into each of these crucial yet infinitesimal incidents.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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And after last year enjoying his second-most productive RBI season (104) and matching the second-most home runs of his career (27) while helping spark the Royals at last back to the postseason, it’s all made for another element in the formula of how to manage him.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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People can also get hantavirus from a mouse bite, but this is rare, the New Mexico health department said.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The suspect’s name hasn’t been released, but Jennings said the department would be sharing the individual’s name.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here’s Where Trump Is Winning—And Losing—In Court Specialized AI research agents are another development in this market, focusing on domains where literature searches are time-consuming.—
Gil Press,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The White House feels access to limited areas like the Oval Office and Air Force One shouldn't be guaranteed to a select few legacy outlets — but instead should be opened up to include both MAGA voices, and other new or niche nonpartisan publications with more domain expertise.—
Axios,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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