Thesaurus results for TERRAINS

terrains

noun

plural of terrain

as in areas

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion

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as in geographies

the physical features of a region as a whole an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them

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as in environments

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception

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Recent Examples of terrains In South American jungles, certain species of trees that thrive in cooler conditions have begun to migrate to higher terrains. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 This year introduces an exclusive Wave Maker color and ISO Dynamic front seats, designed to absorb shocks for a smoother ride on diverse terrains. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Tires are 35-inch (LT305/55R22) Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrains, which don’t have a particularly aggressive tread or much sidewall. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026 Plus, its 36mm dual-stroke suspension makes riding across different terrains like rocky trails and streets smoother. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 Figure said the model was trained end-to-end using reinforcement learning in simulation across a wide range of randomized terrains and environmental conditions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 Many insisted that heavy armored vehicles could never conquer the hilly terrains in which horses thrived. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 According to the brand, the cushioned insoles and anti-slip outsoles offer stability on a variety of terrains, all while relieving knee pressure and foot fatigue in the process. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 These hiking areas also represent a diversity of terrains, from alpine to volcanic, with ample opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

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Noun

The rain could could produce flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The pharmaceutical giant is investing in other disease areas to expand and diversify its drug pipeline beyond obesity and diabetes.

— Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of areas

Noun

Kodish said all are advancing within their own specific contexts, constraints and geographies, but that the I-5 route, anchored by California, can be one of many models for how to achieve it at speed and scale.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Its systems integrate with existing operations while supporting cheaper and more efficient enrichment, monitoring, and processing of brine resources across multiple geographies.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of geographies

Noun

The experience goes far beyond the golf course; Palmares is known across the world for having one of the most breathtaking clubhouse environments in all of golf.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
In one of the findings, bat houses — artificial roosts in urban environments, similar to nest boxes for birds — were doing their job helping to suppress pests on pecan farms in Texas.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of environments

Noun

But the nightmarish realms of the Further retain their unnerving power, and some of the old-school ghost movie thrills are well done.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
However, officially removing him from the line of succession would require an Act of Parliament as well as the consent of the Commonwealth realms where King Charles is monarch, per the BBC.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of realms

Noun

Reaching this secluded region requires specially equipped 4x4s capable of navigating volcanic landscapes, mountain tracks, and glacial river crossings that remain inaccessible for most of the year.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Perhaps unsurprisingly, hiking and scenic drives are quite popular here to explore all those different landscapes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of landscapes

Noun

This is important because gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn have vast atmospheres.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The Volcanic Explosivity Index, or VEI, was created primarily for terrestrial eruptions and cannot be transferred directly to worlds with weaker gravity, thinner atmospheres, and different volcanic materials.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Federal officials say the domains were hard-coded into the malware and used for essential functions, including communication and authentication.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
StartCP provides one dashboard for websites, domains, email accounts, and databases.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of domains

Noun

With no shortage of topographies and landmarks to explore, the Peach State won’t leave any visitor wondering about its natural appeal.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
The series of fires, which forced tens of thousands of people to flee from their homes in the midst of hot and dry weather, took place in a variety of Southern California topographies.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 May 2026

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