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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
The area where a coach’s fingerprints are most evident is on special teams, and Vegas’ power play slowly deteriorated down the stretch.
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Jesse Granger, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The fire prompted an evacuation order for homes near the Pico Canyon Elementary School area, while evacuation warnings were issued for homes in the area of Sagecrest Circle and Chicory Court, according to authorities.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
A lot of good research happens when people can draw on tools, techniques and insights from different areas, disciplines and even fields.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Annually, the board should conduct a board survey across all areas of responsibility, with the chair leading a session to review, acknowledge, appreciate and make any course corrections necessary to build a strong board with a high impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
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Jesse Granger, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The fire prompted an evacuation order for homes near the Pico Canyon Elementary School area, while evacuation warnings were issued for homes in the area of Sagecrest Circle and Chicory Court, according to authorities.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
A lot of good research happens when people can draw on tools, techniques and insights from different areas, disciplines and even fields.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Annually, the board should conduct a board survey across all areas of responsibility, with the chair leading a session to review, acknowledge, appreciate and make any course corrections necessary to build a strong board with a high impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
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The Bay Area Host Committee has set up a fan zone and erected a pair of huge screens to attract visitors to the area for the month-long run of the tournament.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Switzerland is part of the border-free Schengen travel zone, along with many large EU economies.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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At every World Cup game, children between the ages of 6 and 10 will escort players onto the field before kickoff.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In 2013, off-the-field issues began to affect his on-field availability.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Another oil depot in Russia’s Rostov region was also struck, according to the Ukrainian General Staff.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Making Art Creative activities like painting or drawing activate multiple regions of the brain.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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In addition to digital distractions, the show's hosts have paused to address a variety of phenomena both from this realm and, seemingly, the paranormal sector.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Granit Xhaka slams it into the right corner of the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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After Kayla Thornton missed a shot from the left corner, guard Kaila Charles came flying in for an offensive rebound.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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There's so many elements to that.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Historic elements of the former hotel remain today, including a grand piano and white stone, spiral staircase that rises up to the second-floor banquet rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The officer with the York City Police Department was placed on administrative leave after the shooting on Tuesday, the department said in a news release on Wednesday.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Dissolving the department entirely requires an act of Congress.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Once a specialized capability, AI is now being seamlessly integrated into systems and embedded in nearly every domain.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The analysis was conducted by the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which Congress created in 2022 to investigate reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, also known as UAP.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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