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as in ground
a small area of usually open land
a field that is the frequent site of neighborhood softball games
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the first woman to enter the field of medicine
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as in battlefield
a place where a battle takes place
the field where two mighty armies met and changed the course of history
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as in airfield
a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and a terminal
Worsham Field in Corpus Christi used to be home to a sizable crop dusting operation
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as in expansion
a wide space or area
the cemetery's field of crosses for the war's fallen seemed to stretch to infinity
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as in attack
active fighting during the course of a war
in the classroom the general had been a brilliant theoretician, but in the field he proved to be a wholly incompetent tactician
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as in to address
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
gave the waitress a large tip because she kept smiling as she fielded their many requests
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Recent Examples of field
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
In this piece for The Dial, Julia Webster Ayuso reports on the field of forensic linguistics, in which linguists look for patterns in language—syntax, punctuation, spelling, word choice—to find clues in criminal investigations.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
In that set up, wingers Vinicius and Rodrygo were fielded as a pair of strikers, but midfielder Jude Bellingham was an incredible goalscoring threat as a false 9 that came close to winning Spain's Pichichi award for the top domestic marksman.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Technology tests in include regolith sampling, regolith adherence, Global Navigation Satellite System abilities, radiation tolerant computing, and dust mitigation using electrodynamic fields.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
In this piece for The Dial, Julia Webster Ayuso reports on the field of forensic linguistics, in which linguists look for patterns in language—syntax, punctuation, spelling, word choice—to find clues in criminal investigations.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
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The survey of 2,203 American adults was fielded by Morning Consult in September.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
In that set up, wingers Vinicius and Rodrygo were fielded as a pair of strikers, but midfielder Jude Bellingham was an incredible goalscoring threat as a false 9 that came close to winning Spain's Pichichi award for the top domestic marksman.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for field
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Differentials can be a great way to make up ground over your mini-league rivals or even the whole Fantasy Premier League player base.Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The printer involves a movable framework with a printhead attached to a rig that moves across a ground layer.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Salerno said highs for the region this time of year in the desert are typically in the 70s and 60s in higher terrain areas.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Phoenix was one of the driest cities compared to 192 areas Climate Central observed in November.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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New Jersey mayors pen letter demanding action on mysterious drone sightings The agency issued a temporary no-drone zone during Saturday afternoon's Army-Navy Game taking place at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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When investing, know where foreigners can buy property (freehold zones/areas) and the ownership rules.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a result, Putin would be emboldened to press for more gains on the battlefield – with a high likelihood of success.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The disorders of the Carolingian Empire brought low the ruling dynasty, set nephews against uncles on the battlefield and created innumerable grieving mothers.Matthew Gabriele, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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King County had prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using an airfield for removal flights in 2019 when Trump was last in office.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Six large structures will be built offsite, transported across the airfield and connected to each other to form the new terminal.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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For 2025, industry experts predict expansions on already-booming product and treatment themes within the skin-care space.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The trip to Luxembourg marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, which began Dec. 16, 1944, when German soldiers launched an unexpected attack through Belgium and Luxembourg.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rod Metzer eventually pleaded guilty to 14 counts relating to the attack on Morgan Metzer.Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mangione had shared details about his back problems, including undergoing surgery in 2023 to address a misaligned spine.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Encouraged by a colleague, Michael accepted a new contract at a renowned camp, refining its menu and preparing diverse dishes that addressed the unique needs of children and camp staff.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Field.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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