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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
Keystone will open Saturday at 9 a.m. with more than two miles of skiable terrain on Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon.
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
The Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, may see multiple atmospheric river events, which could bring beneficial moisture but also increase risks of flooding and landslides, especially in areas with steep terrain.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
There was no trend in bucks favoring a specific type of habitat or terrain, as each buck acted uniquely to avoid hunters.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2024
It was named the most comfortable trail shoe in our 2023 Sneaker Awards because its thick cushioning is sturdy enough to protect your feet from tough terrain.
—Kristine Thomason, SELF, 22 Oct. 2024
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
The Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, may see multiple atmospheric river events, which could bring beneficial moisture but also increase risks of flooding and landslides, especially in areas with steep terrain.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
There was no trend in bucks favoring a specific type of habitat or terrain, as each buck acted uniquely to avoid hunters.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2024
It was named the most comfortable trail shoe in our 2023 Sneaker Awards because its thick cushioning is sturdy enough to protect your feet from tough terrain.
—Kristine Thomason, SELF, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrain
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The handcuffed teenager was buckled into the front seat of Truong’s patrol vehicle because there was not a caged holding area for detainees in the back seat of that particular vehicle.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Read Next: What Do Black Bears Eat? Black bears can quickly grow accustomed to a recurring food source in a particular area.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Should this change by category, customer segmentation or by region/geography?Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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World & Nation Airstrike in Lebanon kills pregnant woman, children near border with Israel Sept. 30, 2024 The war has brought with it a new geography for Beirut, rendering some of its main arteries inaccessible for those unwilling to risk Israeli targeting.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The decline is attributed to the higher interest rate environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The certification process is aimed at compatibility with the business security environment, especially compatibility with access control solutions like Opswat’s own MetaAccess.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Additional carrots for Ukraine are most likely to be found in the economic realm.Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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When conflicts exist outside the U.S. realm, money tends to flow to U.S. Treasurys as a safe-haven investment.Sanford Mann, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eggers Grove encompasses dune and swale topography unique to areas close to Lake Michigan.Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Because of its unique topography, Copper’s easiest terrain is concentrated at the western end of the resort and increases in difficulty progressively from west to east.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2024
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In the House, where all 435 seats are on the ballot, the election results will have a major impact on the incoming President’s ability to pass legislation and enact key elements of his or her agenda.Simmone Shah, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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There was also an element of escapism at the concert, which took place on the evening before Election Day.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges the risks associated with market adoption of lidar technology and the competitive landscape.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Although drought is the most urgent threat, the Northeast is also broadly getting rainier as a result of climate change, because a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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On May 18, 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens emitted 1.5 million metric tons of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere while its pyroclastic lava flow incinerated virtually everything within a 230-square-mile radius.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrain. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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