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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion
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as in geographies
the physical features of a region as a whole
an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them
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as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception
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Recent Examples of terrains
The ability to combine wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability allows the system to handle varied terrains and motion demands more effectively than traditional designs, reports Pan Daily.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The cushy, quick-dry design is super comfortable, with adjustable straps from toe to heel and enough support for various terrains.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
These terrains are a stark contrast to the incredibly clear, blue waters teeming with vibrant marine life.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026
Breed behavior, grazing density, and different terrains pose a challenge for the technology, to achieve a universal platform that works for every rancher.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Comfort is offered by way of a leather footbed and OrthoLite cushioning, while the Vibram 262k Bifida outsole provides stability, shock absorption and grip across different terrains.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
But the images from his studio—their panache and sensuality, the rich density of their optical terrains—have made Keïta a lodestar of West Africa’s twentieth-century photography.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Siting houses in some of America’s most breathtaking but also rugged terrains, the AD100 architect takes care to create a deep sense of shelter—nestling buildings into hillsides, even blasting into rock—and engineer awe through sweeping vistas and intimate connections to nature.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2026
The team trains by going on runs or hikes in difficult terrains throughout Los Angeles County and by doing brush clearance several times a week.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The cushy, quick-dry design is super comfortable, with adjustable straps from toe to heel and enough support for various terrains.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
These terrains are a stark contrast to the incredibly clear, blue waters teeming with vibrant marine life.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026
Breed behavior, grazing density, and different terrains pose a challenge for the technology, to achieve a universal platform that works for every rancher.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Comfort is offered by way of a leather footbed and OrthoLite cushioning, while the Vibram 262k Bifida outsole provides stability, shock absorption and grip across different terrains.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
But the images from his studio—their panache and sensuality, the rich density of their optical terrains—have made Keïta a lodestar of West Africa’s twentieth-century photography.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Siting houses in some of America’s most breathtaking but also rugged terrains, the AD100 architect takes care to create a deep sense of shelter—nestling buildings into hillsides, even blasting into rock—and engineer awe through sweeping vistas and intimate connections to nature.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2026
The team trains by going on runs or hikes in difficult terrains throughout Los Angeles County and by doing brush clearance several times a week.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrains
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On Saturday, Moscow pummeled the central city of Dnipro and other areas for more than twenty hours with barrages of missiles and drones, killing at least seven people.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor said the city and county have not had a formal reimbursement agreement for Salisbury Fire Department service to county areas for several years.—
Josh Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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That old narrative of the outlet center being far away and requiring a thoughtful trip has changed in that residential population in geographies around many outlet centers have grown substantially in this post COVID[-19] era.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Many internal contenders already have breadth, built across functions, geographies, products, and market cycles inside a single company.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rather than relying on centralized data factories, this lightweight and scalable system allows data to be gathered across diverse real-world environments, enabling us to generate millions of hours of data per year.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Anzac Day is a public holiday in both Australia and New Zealand, two Commonwealth realms where King Charles is head of state.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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While disrupting the business of an American multinational company may seem a pallid response to the destruction of an Iranian primary school where more than a hundred children were killed, such asymmetric attacks in the physical and digital realms have been a feature of this conflict.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Still in her twenties, Morisot was a respected painter, best known for her landscapes, and had been tutored by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, the influential Barbizon school painter of fluttery fields and woodlands.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Those domains certainly could include baseball diamonds, basketball courts and gridirons.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The experience could drive Russian leaders to look to the space or cyber domains to find an edge.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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There are marine and estuary topographies, cypresses, and mangroves.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Until sound effects, tones, and grating atmospheres rub right up against the dialogue.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s unfortunate, as a number of important phenomena, from the earliest galaxies to the features of exoplanet atmospheres, are only detectable at infrared wavelengths.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Terrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrains. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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