as in yards
the area around and belonging to a building
the tycoon's country estate is surrounded by a 500-acre park
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Recent Examples of parks
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Among the awards, three of the Ohio parks' roller coasters are in the top 10 worldwide, and even more rank in the top 50.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
That has led to years of protests and, in 2023, a change to a city statute that required developers to set aside some land for parks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Tanzania has larger parks and reserves, such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Ruaha National Park.
—Kent Redding, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
The Sandusky Register stoked speculation that the hometown Cedar Point and other Six Flags parks might drop the Peanuts partnership in favor of the Looney Tunes contract that extends through 2053.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Quilt of Parks is an effort to improve existing parks and plazas downtown by adding green spaces, plazas and gardens, and connecting them in a pedestrian-friendly way, according to the city.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Disney parks abroad Disney Adventure World transformation World of Frozen will open at Disneyland Paris next spring.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be unlike any of the Mouse’s other parks.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Among the awards, three of the Ohio parks' roller coasters are in the top 10 worldwide, and even more rank in the top 50.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
That has led to years of protests and, in 2023, a change to a city statute that required developers to set aside some land for parks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Tanzania has larger parks and reserves, such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Ruaha National Park.
—Kent Redding, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
The Sandusky Register stoked speculation that the hometown Cedar Point and other Six Flags parks might drop the Peanuts partnership in favor of the Looney Tunes contract that extends through 2053.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Quilt of Parks is an effort to improve existing parks and plazas downtown by adding green spaces, plazas and gardens, and connecting them in a pedestrian-friendly way, according to the city.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Disney parks abroad Disney Adventure World transformation World of Frozen will open at Disneyland Paris next spring.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be unlike any of the Mouse’s other parks.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parks
Noun
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Daniel Jones’ 197 yards passing were the most ever in a first half in his career.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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One week later, Smith finished with eight catches for a career-high 169 yards.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, Bongiovi plants a kiss on his wife's cheek while Brown takes a selfie in a casual diner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Options range from wine and olive tastings at local estates to helicopter tours over the Dolomites.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fact that the event centres around recognising the world’s best fine wine and rare spirit estates, while raising money for the Gérard Basset Foundation (the only charity that raises funds for the wine, spirit and hospitality industry globally) only adds to the feel good atmosphere at the event.—
Liquid Icons,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Then there’s NewsNation, which positions its performance as a growth story.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Despite opposition from Democrats — including a quorum break that derailed an earlier special session — Republican lawmakers successfully ushered in a new congressional map that positions Republicans to pick up five seats in Congress.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do a separate soil test for each distinct area of your yard, such as existing or future vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, because the lab recommendations will depend on the type of plants in that area.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Here, Old Hollywood and contemporary design share the same living rooms, bedrooms, and gardens.—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Indigenous Tribes’ ancestral homelands and hunting grounds could be under threat of mining, clear cutting, or development without consultation because of this decision.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions explicitly ban ticket resales for a profit on Ford Field grounds, according to the team’s website.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wild rabbits are known to make nests sometimes in people's backyards, where mothers give birth to babies, known as kits or kittens, who remain in the nest for around three weeks.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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If more Americans are open to affordable housing in their own backyards, the political and zoning obstacles that have slowed construction for decades may start to give way.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Conrad eventually locates Jeremiah and manages to hand him the letter.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Jarcho locates an undecidability in masochistic desire.—
Michael Robbins,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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