zones
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pluralof zone.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
zonenounany 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. -
present tense formof zone (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
zonenounany 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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A publicly accessible interactive platform lets people check evacuation zones, routes, and instructions before they need them.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
In fire zones like Pacific Palisades and Altadena, officials are preparing for possible mudflows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
It has also allowed them to actually adjust to the local time zones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Wetlands, steep slopes, flood zones, contaminated soil, or any other number of issues could prevent this new home from meeting local standards.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
These I steer clear of—the soldiers have marked them as quarantine zones.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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