LOCALIZED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

localized

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Recent Examples of localized Another 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through the rest of the weekend, with localized totals exceeding 5 inches, as showers shift toward the Northeast. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026 Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are possible across much of the remainder of the Southeast. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Huntington Beach High surf battered parts of Huntington Beach, resulting in localized flooding on streets in the Sunset Beach area. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Although Isaias is forecast to pass well to our west, tropical moisture will bring the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 In the device studied by the scientists, applying a voltage triggered a localized transition from an insulator to a conductor. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 Still, many experts expect El Niño to cause localized food supply crises, particularly in eastern and southern Africa, while global impacts remain more limited. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 But people are willing to spend on more localized activities. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 The strikes occurred amid mounting tensions over the TPLF’s restoration of the regional political administration that preceded the 2020-2022 civil war, an incomplete disarmament of the group and renewed localized clashes. — Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

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The pair made an exploratory trip to Korea around this time last year to meet people in the local industry and ask what role Gold House could play.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The Sox even invoked images of Little League players enjoying some postgame ice cream with their buddies at the local Dairy Queen.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026

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According to promoter Live Nation, the European leg broke several regional records, including the fastest-selling rap show in Greece and the biggest arena sales for a rap artist in Zagreb, Belgrade and Sofia.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
The broader Spanish presence also includes independent stands from Atresmedia Sales, DeAPlaneta Entertainment, Movistar Plus International, RTVE Commercial and The Mediapro Studio, alongside regional umbrellas Basque Audiovisual and Catalan Films.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

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