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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All of this is only surpassed by views of the Las Vegas Strip and the McCullough Mountains—not limited to one or two areas of the home.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“This collaboration improves ownership alignment in areas where we see significant potential, while coordination with Equinor will further strengthen project outcomes,” Aker BP said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It corresponds to coastal areas with an altitude of less than 5 meters that are less than 200 metres from the sea.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Wendy’s has already invested in some of those areas; the question is whether it has moved aggressively enough.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He was trying desperately to cultivate a mustache on his upper lip and had filled in the empty areas with what looked like brown shoe polish.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros