as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine
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Recent Examples of territory
Why Piedmont says its rates are higher Piedmont argues its larger system and broader territory help explain the difference.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The West Bank has seen a surge in settler violence in recent months amid an effort by Israel’s right-wing government to deepen control over the territory.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
But not all cislunar and lunar territory is of equal value.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Produced by Eagle Eye Drama for ITV and PBS, the series has been sold by Beta Film in almost 120 territories worldwide and returns for a fifth season.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The West Bank has seen a surge in settler violence in recent months amid an effort by Israel’s right-wing government to deepen control over the territory.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
But not all cislunar and lunar territory is of equal value.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Produced by Eagle Eye Drama for ITV and PBS, the series has been sold by Beta Film in almost 120 territories worldwide and returns for a fifth season.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for territory
Noun
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Marshes that were normally dry inundated, expanding habitat for small fish and crayfish, which spiked their populations.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Much of Culebra is now protected under the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves mangroves, dry forest, and charming coastal habitats used by seabirds and marine life.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Maybe the bright lights of a win-or-go-home playoff game proved too big of a moment for a young, inexperienced Hawks team.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The home team has won every game in this series, which is a good sign for Toronto in Game 6.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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