as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a legal question outside the doctor's province
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Recent Examples of province
Earlier this summer, Shilla Monogram Gangneung quietly opened in Gangneung, a coastal city in South Korea’s Gangwon province and a destination long cherished by locals for its white-sand beaches, such as Gyeongpo Beach.
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Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
This would allow Armenia to maintain its sovereignty while allowing Azerbaijan full access to its province.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, provinces with surging demand (Hebei, Jiangsu) still depend on blast furnaces.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Set against the coastal backdrop of Oslob, Cebu, known as a sanctuary for whale sharks, the film is scheduled to start shooting in the island province in October.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for province
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
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Bailey argued that the district’s dispute with local police departments over its requirement that officers participate in diversity training — an impasse that resulted in some departments leaving schools without resource officers — had left students vulnerable.—
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The department's new contract with the SAT administrator is for four years, with options for five additional one-year extensions.—
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Few have ventured into the realm of clinical decision support, which comes with higher stakes and trickier legal questions.—
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However, majorities of several demographics — including Republicans, southerners and adults over 65 — see themselves as likely to cross into the heavenly realm.—
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It will no doubt be challenged in court as new visa fees are typically the domain of Congress, but, for now, the fee stands.—
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Instead of each operating under its own silo, companies need to establish a holistic security approach that views risk across all domains, even incorporating operational, reputational, legal, and human resource teams.—
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What elements reveal its cultural context?—
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For one, the Lidia thong design was rendered with in an anaconda print in a bold tangerine hue, but other versions played with cork or raffia elements, in addition to leather.—
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Welles went on to concede that the historical period and figures of his Macbeth were drawn after the kingdom and king of Haiti.—
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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund now controls one of the Middle East’s largest media companies, paying what appears to be a 30% premium to buy the stake from the kingdom’s finance ministry.—
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After receiving the opening kickoff, the Hawks marched up the field in just over two minutes, as senior running back Kyle Celestin bowled over a tackler on his way to the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown rush.—
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One lesson the Pioneers seemed to have down pat Friday was how to convert on a short field.—
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The multilingual staff at the kids club keeps children engaged with treasure hunts, piñata making, and beach walks.—
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The Tigers accumulated 10 hits and four walks overall, but struck out 12 times and never scored again.—
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“Province.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/province. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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