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extent, scope of a surface n.
region, district n.

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

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By obstructing vaccine deliveries and restricting immunization teams in the areas they control, they have left nearly five million Yemeni children without routine vaccinations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

There’s challenges in the areas of messaging, creative and even how we deploy the media itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

It found that 42% of those were living in the most deprived areas and reported much higher levels of distress, disability and pain-related burden.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

SoCal forecasters warn region faces its hottest week of the year, with triple-digit temperatures expected across L.A. and valley areas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Coyotes are viewed as problems in urban areas when they’re healthy and leave everyone alone.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz