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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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At the beginning of the week south-westerly winds blow in from the Atlantic, with areas of low pressure dominating the weather pattern.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The site includes launchpads, areas to test rockets on the ground, and a huge factory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The reconstruction of democracy will require creative thinking in other areas.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

And the four of us—horses, dog, and I—spent a wonderful summer exploring the wilderness areas of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen