as in subtropical
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subhumid
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Millions of dengue cases are reported worldwide each year, and the disease is especially prevalent in tropical and subtropical climates with more mosquitoes.2 Dengue fever can cause serious illness, which is sometimes fatal.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
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Warm water has caused severe bleaching of coral reefs over the past year, fueled tropical and subtropical storms and exacerbated the loss of sea ice.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Like Maui and Sicily before it, season three has showcased its site’s most dazzling landscapes—including its tropical beaches, lush rainforests, and towering limestone cliffs.—
Regan Stephens,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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This southeast Asian country, known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples, also boasts a vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, bustling cities and the famous floating markets.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But the very climates that made these semitropical playgrounds the American dream of the 20th century threaten to break their reputations in the 21st century.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Sep. 2023
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Seasonal flooding hits large parts of China every summer, particularly in the semitropical south, while some northern regions this year have reported the worst floods in 50 years.—
Liz Lee,
The Christian Science Monitor,
1 Aug. 2023
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In the grueling six-month course, the former high school track star trained in remote forest, desert, coastal, tropic and open ocean environments — and mastered first aid and hand-to-hand combat.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Savor a massage in the gorgeous tropic gardens at the spa or choose to enjoy them indoors.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Subhumid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subhumid. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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