terrains

plural of terrain

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of terrains The shoes can work across multiple rugged terrains and different work environments. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrains
Noun
  • The governor of New York on Monday declared a disaster emergency because of measles cases in neighboring states and in rural areas of New York.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The spa itself is worthy of a visit, with spaces over three floors with an indoor-outdoor pool, spacious treatment rooms, outdoor relaxation areas, and steam and sauna rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Nike has a new operating model dubbed Pace, which includes the realignment of three geographies as the company further streamlines the organization to cut costs.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Nearly as many are considering relocating AI infrastructure to specific geographies because of geopolitical concerns.
    — Dilip Kumar, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Audien Atom Pro 2 is designed for crystal-clear sound in environments like restaurants, while watching TV or at concerts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This includes coordinated sensing across multiple domains and autonomous operations in contested, disconnected, and degraded environments.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But surprisingly large realms of online speech remained wide open.
    — Howard W. French, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Getty Images Meta’s new artificial intelligence agent Muse promises to make everything from booking appointments to building playlists easier, but its rollout of agentic shopping, in particular, has the tech and retail realms buzzing.
    — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The path contains extraordinary landscapes, archaeology, food and culture long before the moon's shadow arrives.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The action-drama is a road show that primarily films on location and often features rural settings, so the move to California provides new landscapes to masquerade as other locales.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Most of these super-Earths orbit frighteningly close to their host stars and have long since had their atmospheres scraped away, leaving them baked, parched rocks.
    — Space.com Staff, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Magnetic fields have implications for the structure of exoplanets and their atmospheres, according to Berger.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This includes coordinated sensing across multiple domains and autonomous operations in contested, disconnected, and degraded environments.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Both execs are well-liked and respected, and both boast tremendous domains, consisting of both studios and networks.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • To truly experience the varied beachscapes and topographies, a bit of island hopping is in order.
    — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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

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“Terrains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrains. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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