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AZ

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Arizona (approved especially for use with zip code).

az- 2 American  

  1. variant of azo-, especially before a vowel.

    azine.
az. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. azimuth.

  2. azure.

AZ 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Arizona

  2. Azerbaijan (international car registration)

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az. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. azimuth

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az 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. Azerbaijan

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Example Sentences

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“To everyone that supported me and showed kindness to my family and I during my time in AZ, from the bottom of my heart, thank you,” Murray wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Following loans to Ipswich, Millwall, MK Dons and Preston, the striker joined AZ Alkmaar permanently in the summer of 2024.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

The AZ Alkmaar forward then sparked wild Irish celebrations as he prodded home Liam Scales's knockdown deep into injury time to send Heimir Hallgrimsson's side into March's play-offs.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Only two years later, Fishlock made the decision to join Dutch side AZ Alkmaar and became the first overseas player in the Eredivisie.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

Croceine AZ, 223. — orange, 128, 211. — scarlet, 128, 160.

From The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Beech, Franklin

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