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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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The goal is to train 250,000 people by 2035, including hiring more instructors and creating mobile classrooms in rural areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The town is in the Santa Cruz region -- an agricultural breadbasket for Bolivia, supplying food to the country's western areas.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Data center developers are more frequently choosing rural, unincorporated areas like Hood County because it’s an easier path to build, experts say.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

As warm conditions become more widespread, scientists say water managers and health officials may need to prepare for risks that were once considered rare or limited to certain areas.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

It had rolling lawns and flower gardens and dense wooded areas.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown