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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
Members of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora got together recently to assemble cold weather care kits to be given to those in need in the area this winter.
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David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The captain decided to temporarily close the station later that day, though deputies continued to patrol the area, enforce road closures and ward off looters.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The entrance opens onto the living area, which is open and quite simple.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
An area stretching from Houston into southern Louisiana has already recorded widespread 3 to 6 inches of snow, with at least one locale hitting the double-digit mark, and more is on the way.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The captain decided to temporarily close the station later that day, though deputies continued to patrol the area, enforce road closures and ward off looters.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The entrance opens onto the living area, which is open and quite simple.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
An area stretching from Houston into southern Louisiana has already recorded widespread 3 to 6 inches of snow, with at least one locale hitting the double-digit mark, and more is on the way.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
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Trump visits North Carolina, California disaster zones; talks about dismantling FEMA 03:14 Noem, who held her state's lone U.S. House seat for eight years before becoming governor in 2019, has risen in the GOP by tacking closely with Trump.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Areas affected by the fire are being repopulated, and residents are being escorted to repopulated zones between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. local time, according to Cal Fire.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Nonetheless, despite the offensive quality on the field, there is a good chance that Monday’s game will be decided by whichever team has the better defense.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Robertson remained on the field for a few moments, visibly shaken, before being helped off by trainers.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Cat cafes, however, have struggled to take off in the Sacramento region.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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Floods, landslides and toxic debris flows As devastating wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, local officials are warning of potential floods, landslides and toxic debris flows in the weeks and months ahead.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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At the very least, the technology shows a rudimentary robot dance partner is within the realm of possibility.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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Then, there was a report that his agent, Scott Boras, was seeking a deal in the $200 million realm, comparable to the contract the Detroit Tigers gave Prince Fielder in 2012.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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However, there was a notable face missing from Mysterio's corner: Dragon Lee.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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There were kids to play with right around the corner.—
Will Bahr,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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On electric ovens, the ineffective heating could come down to a faulty heating element, which is pretty easy to replace yourself.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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Bird Rock Elementary: As part of a year-long initiative, Bird Rock is emphasizing the school’s core values through morning announcements, curriculum elements and monthly assemblies.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Thomas cited the department’s experience at Democratic and Republican national conventions.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Alexander Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on Shirley Drive on Saturday, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.—
Parker Mancino,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Vendors differentiate through features and functionalities or by catering to specific industry domains.—
Sandeep Sakharkar,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Throughout her racing career, Deegan has shown her versatility across different racing domains.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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