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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“That requires learning from beleaguered democracies like Ukraine, Taiwan and also Israel, which is the best in the world in some areas of defense tech.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

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

In some areas of eastern England this remained in force for an unprecedented three day-run.

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

Do extremely well in what they enjoy doing and take risks in areas, but do not seem to like taking risks themselves.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin