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 The park also has a massive wave pool, a smaller pool for boogie boarding, and a surf simulator as well as several splash zones for kids. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Economic sentiment in the region was helped by data showing the euro zone grew by a higher-than-expected 0.4% in the first quarter. Ganesh Rao,jenni Reid,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 May 2025 One estimate published by FEMA is that a magnitude 9 earthquake along the full length of the 800-mile fault zone would leave 5,800 dead from the earthquake alone. Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Europe had entered a danger zone where a sudden crisis could start a chain reaction. Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zone
Noun
  • Many cancer patients in these regions cannot afford or physically reach hospitals for frequent intravenous treatments.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Authorities in the northeastern Sumy and Kharkiv regions reported damage to civilian infrastructure but no casualties.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The floor plan also accommodates a living room area with space for a couch, coffee table, floor lamp, and more.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But their magnum opus was 1978’s Dub Housing, where Thomas shows off his collection of animal noises, grunts, yelps, and screeches, up to his neck in industrial synth-and-guitar factory noise.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The defense pointed to photos that showed Molly did have that red mark on her neck.
    Maureen Maher, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Engineers noted a seasonal fluctuation in land levels.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
  • Following land surveys and consolidation of plots within the area, the government alleged that the 27-hole golf resort’s land area increased by 30 hectares, beyond its original size of 369 hectares.
    Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

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“Zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zone. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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