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biosphere

[bahy-uh-sfeer] / ˈbaɪ əˌsfɪər /
NOUN
environment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atmosphere ecosystem
STRONG
Gaia environs
WEAK
ecosphere
NOUN
habitat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cave dwelling environment haven nest surroundings terrain territory
STRONG
abode accommodations address apartment berth condo condominium crib den digs domicile element fireside flat habitation haunt hearth hole home homestead house housing locale locality lodging nook occupancy occupation pad place quarters range residency roof roost seat settlement site turf
WEAK
commorancy home plate stamping ground stomping ground
Antonyms
WEAK
unnatural surroundings
NOUN
habitat/habitation
Synonyms
WEAK
abode accommodations address apartment berth cave co-op commorancy condo condominium den digs domicile dwelling element environment fireside flat haunt haven hearth hole home home plate homestead house housing locale locality lodging neck of the woods nest nook occupancy occupation pad place quarters range residence residency roof roost seat settlement site stamping ground stomping ground surroundings terrain territory turf

Example Sentences

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A planet with ten percent carbon dioxide -- if located farther from its sun or orbiting a dimmer, younger star -- could support a biosphere for up to 4.2 billion years.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2025

"We must protect our biosphere - it is not a zero-sum game," he added, pointing to a recent report by the Office for National Statistics that valued UK ecosystems at £1.8tn.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024

The apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump sent shock waves through the geo-political biosphere, as U.S. leaders chimed in to condemn the attack.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024

In contrast, land habitats make up less than 1 percent of the planet’s biosphere because the band of life is so narrow, making its volume quite small.

From New York Times • May 30, 2024

Perhaps the biosphere does not “like” the idea of five billion humans.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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