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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

"This is probably the best night I have had in my entire life, I have no words to describe it," AZ Alkmaar striker Parrott told RTE.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 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

In terms of future midfield additions, it is understood Palace have an interest in AZ Alkmaar's 19-year-old Dutchman Kees Smit.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

It was Jim Thorpe, riding in from the AZ ranch.

From The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country by Cullum, Ridgwell

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