regions

Definition of regionsnext
plural of region
1
as in zones
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion

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as in parts
a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of regions In a report issued in March, GOP strategist Alex Alvarado points out that a significant number of potential Republican votes are squirreled away in rural districts too far away from the Central and South Florida regions to be of help. The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 That might make some Latin acts prioritize other regions. Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 Southern states and regions happily lay claim to all types of breads and put their own unique spins on them. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 Culpepper often recommends this low-maintenance tree in regions with harsh storms. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026 To that end, Pornhub's parent company, Aylo, has blocked access to its sites (including YouPorn and Redtube) in regions with age-verification laws. Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 Tornadoes, flooding and destructive winds are possible in some regions. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 The researchers propose that these binaries likely form in crowded regions like globular clusters, where many stars and black holes interact. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 That could force San Diego and other regions into a worsening climate for homelessness, potentially forcing a more reactive than proactive approach. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regions
Noun
  • The site, situated northeast of Mexico City, is among the premier Mesoamerican archaeological zones.
    Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Its range exceeds 310 miles, allowing the A400M to release weapons far outside typical surface-to-air missile engagement zones.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • Communities in the Midwest are cleaning up after tornadoes and severe storms tracked through parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri on Friday.
    Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Improvements over the last 15 years in an imaging technique called cryo-EM (cryogenic electron microscopy) have enabled researchers to see the flagellar motor’s component parts.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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  • Velvet banquette couches and mid-century modern furniture punctuate roomy seating areas throughout the hotel, along with two main restaurant venues, an elegant cocktail bar, and a cozy coffee shop.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

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