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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In a memo circulated to residents in October 2024, the association’s board of directors said banning flags in common areas was in the best interest of everyone in the community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

AI platform to advance drug candidates across several therapeutic areas, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

In northern areas, temperatures are not forecast to reach heatwave levels quite so soon - if at all.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

That has led to a rotation of risk appetite away from the market’s key sectors to more defensive areas over the past month.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Angela was glad to put a wide aisle and two waiting areas between herself and Monique again.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix