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areas

NOUN

extent, scope of a surface

Synonyms

STRONGEST

field operation range space

STRONG

breadth compass distance expanse size sphere stretch width

NOUN

region, district

Synonyms

STRONGEST

city county field locality neighborhood section sector square state territory township zone

STRONG

belt block division domain dominion enclosure kingdom parcel patch plot precinct principality quarter sphere stretch tract turf vicinity ward

WEAK

neck of the woods

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

Example Sentences

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While it's possible some areas might reach this definition, it is still a little too early to say with certainty.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

CEO Philipp Navratil is streamlining Nestlé’s portfolio to focus on core areas like coffee and petcare, planning 16,000 job cuts, and aiming for 3% to 4% organic growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Ibuprofen may also provide benefits in certain areas, although the effects appeared less consistent.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Cancer drugs have been one of the hottest areas for the pharmaceutical industry, generating massive sales and fueling intense competition for deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

All the rest areas in three states became as familiar as my home.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen