subtropical

variants also subtropic
as in semitropical

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Recent Examples of subtropical Some subtropical development is possible while the low moves generally eastward during the next few days. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Jason Charles Hill From subtropical wetlands to vast red-rock desert, the northernmost region of the Northern Territory—or as Aussies call it, the Top End—is a wonder to witness. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2024 Isaac is moving to the east near 12 mph and a general eastward to east-northeastward motion is expected to continue for the next several days over the open subtropical Atlantic. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024 Whale sharks are found in warm tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, but very little is known about their mating and reproduction due to their elusive nature. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for subtropical 

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“Subtropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtropical. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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