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 Euro zone government bonds rallied on Thursday as regional investors monitored the European Central Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 June 2025 Horton focused on executing his fastball inside, letting the natural cut on the pitch play up and commanding it at the top of the zone. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 Schools, churches, museums and two of the city’s cultural landmarks – the Musical Dome theater and the Philharmonic Hall – also fell within the evacuation zone. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 4 June 2025 And then for him, control the zone, make a lot of contact, hit line drives all over the field. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 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 11 Jun. 2025.

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