terrains

noun

Definition of terrainsnext
plural of terrain
1
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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2
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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3
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 Synonyms for terrains
  1. areas
  2. geographies
  3. environments
  4. realms
  5. landscapes
  6. domains
  7. departments
  8. climates
Noun
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed and all the hostages are returned and has said Israel will maintain a lasting military presence in some areas.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Canopies are those shelter-type structures built over parking lots and other areas of a property.
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of areas
Noun
  • Offshore those tasks to low-cost geographies—and win!
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • And only certain devices in certain geographies will likely get to play with the beta when it’s released.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of geographies
Noun
  • This trend reflects the growing integration of AI into daily life, which is also influencing advancements in cybersecurity for smarter, more secure home environments.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Continued Evolution Of Cloud Architecture Architecting solutions that seamlessly span private, public and on-premises cloud environments will be another key trend, as organizations continue to chase the benefits of hybrid clouds.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of environments
Noun
  • Lately, deep reds have been trending in many realms of culture—think decor, fashion, and beauty.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Their association with death may be a practical necessity for them, but the human world has always sought a more mystical connection—making these birds the bridge between the realms of the living and the dead.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • And the changing technology, regulatory and legislative landscapes often add more complexity.
    Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • My list reflects how the mainstream and underground rap landscapes feel more disconnected than ever, which is why of my 27 rap album picks, some will and some won’t crossover with Pitchfork’s Albums of the Year list.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of landscapes
Noun
  • Instead of happening over time, bursts of progress happen simultaneously across different domains.
    Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With strategic partnerships, including collaborations with NVIDIA, the company is on a mission to accelerate AI adoption in emerging domains like Generative AI and Quantum Computing.
    Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of domains
Noun
  • Leading With Purpose Brand stewardship isn’t about change for the sake of marketing departments leaving an imprint.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced yesterday that all government departments must identify 5% efficiency savings.
    Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of departments
Noun
  • One thing that caught my eye is three of the four games in the opening week will be played outdoors in colder climates.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Subsequent games will be incorporated into the traditional upper-tier bowls, which are typically held in warmer climates or in domed stadiums.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of climates
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