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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion
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as in geography
the physical features of a region as a whole
an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception
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Recent Examples of terrain
It was followed by a two-day marathon stage with volcanic terrain that led into a field of splendid canyons, and a special bivouac without service vehicles.
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Sue Mead, Popular Science, 13 Feb. 2025
Utility terrain vehicles, also known as side-by-sides, are multi-seat off-road vehicles used for work or play, and their use is exploding around the globe.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
Strong returned to that terrain at HBO with Game Change, about how Alaska governor Sarah Palin upended the candidacy of John McCain in 2008.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Being able to anchor near prime conditions maximizes your hours to explore upwards of 5,500 square miles of terrain—to which the outfit has exclusive heli-skiing access—in the Coast Range.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
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Sue Mead, Popular Science, 13 Feb. 2025
Utility terrain vehicles, also known as side-by-sides, are multi-seat off-road vehicles used for work or play, and their use is exploding around the globe.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
Strong returned to that terrain at HBO with Game Change, about how Alaska governor Sarah Palin upended the candidacy of John McCain in 2008.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Being able to anchor near prime conditions maximizes your hours to explore upwards of 5,500 square miles of terrain—to which the outfit has exclusive heli-skiing access—in the Coast Range.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrain
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Set in East London’s mostly residential Tower Hamlets borough, the area of Bow Common runs along Limehouse Cut, London’s oldest canal.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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With a kaleidoscope of talent and areas of focus, KatVoix Academy is where all creatives, regardless of their goals, can find a guiding light to fulfillment.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The library’s collection encompasses all of La Jolla and is divided into sections by geography and subject matter.—
Robert Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Aurora Police Department currently splits its efforts among different beats, which similar to Aurora City Council wards divide up the city based on geography and police calls, and these will also be considered under the study to see if changes need to be made, Rowley said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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The 1920s were a boom time for L.A., an era of heady confidence in humans’ ability to reshape the natural environment.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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There’s a warmth and a patina to Alief that Navis wanted to stress as a home base, but also some genuine cowboy, Southwest aesthetic that was part of the fun of other environments Mo ends up in.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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This is barely even a faux pas in the realm of dating.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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The upcoming season could set the tone for important developments and storylines that will affect both Dillon's career and Kaulig Racing's status in the competitive realm of NASCAR.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Savor Puerto Rican coffee The Cordillera Central mountain range—the only mountain range on Puerto Rico’s main island—provides the ideal climate, topography, and soil for growing outstanding coffee beans.—
Amy Gordon,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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And an argument certainly could be made for doing something wholly new and different, with a change in climate, topography and even time zone.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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The two paintings contain few elements that might signal a tree – a concentration of lines near the center, lines that could be branches or a central trunk and lines that could indicate the ground or a horizon.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump took office last month at a time of persistent pessimism among Americans, with an average satisfaction score across key elements of U.S. life hovering at just 38%.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Maryland’s financial landscape has changed drastically.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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Intentionally centered at the intersection of self-expression, innovation, and representation, Hall is not merely content to participate but works to change the landscape itself.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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The four-mile-long stretch of sand is often uncrowded, boasting a quiet atmosphere for ultimate relaxation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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These changes are a result of fossil fuel burning and carbon dioxide accumulation in the atmosphere.—
Ainsley Bock,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrain. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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