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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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Libya holds Africa's largest oil reserves at around 48.4 billion barrels, and areas controlled by the family contain most of the oil fields and export terminals.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

She said people who live in areas where evacuations were lifted should feel safe to return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The government also announced a AU$7.2m package to boost vaccinations and resources in affected areas.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

It will also look at energy and clean-fuels investments in areas such as battery-electric, ammonia- and nuclear-powered vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

At least we're working on the burned areas, so we don’t have to clear brush.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz