Asia

[ey-zhuh, ey-shuh] / ˈeɪ ʒə, ˈeɪ ʃə /

NOUN

a continent in the east

Synonyms

WEAK

the East

Example Sentences

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On one side was 30-year-old Anant Ambani, son of one the richest men in Asia.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Technology stocks in the U.S. looked set to extend Tuesday’s losses after artificial intelligence-linked companies fell in Asia trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Phil seasons, at Disney and the Hollywood Bowl and YOLA, as well as on tours to Europe, Asia and Latin America.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Tech shares in Asia tanked earlier this week following a similar sell-off in the US on Friday amid growing concerns about stretched valuations.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

While these humans were evolving in Europe and Asia, evolution in East Africa did not stop.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari