zoned

• past participle

  past participle

  A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.

  of zone.
  zone

  noun

  any continuous area that differs in some respect, or is distinguished for some purpose, from adjoining areas, or within which certain distinctive circumstances exist or are established: The temperature lies outside the danger zone.
• past tense form

  past tense

  Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.

  of zone.
  zone

  noun

  any continuous area that differs in some respect, or is distinguished for some purpose, from adjoining areas, or within which certain distinctive circumstances exist or are established: The temperature lies outside the danger zone.

Example Sentences

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zoned

“While the project followed standard approval processes for an industrially zoned parcel, we recognize the community wanted more engagement sooner, and we take that seriously,” Wehner said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

In 2025, Texas passed bills legalizing housing on commercially zoned land and subdivisions of starter homes, which were rendered difficult or illegal to build by municipal zoning laws, large lot requirements, or other design requirements.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

He "zoned out" from the conversation and zoomed in on the tune - The Girls by Calvin Harris - and immediately asked for his number with a view to signing him.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

The terms were restrictive enough to effectively ban such a project not only from land owned by Heath and his sister, but from all but the small portion of the township that’s zoned for industry.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2026

Bryce and Aurora are zoned out in front of the TV.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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