as in yard
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 park
Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Canoe, kayak, and pedal boat rentals are available to explore any of the still waters within or near the park, including Laurel Lake and Beaver Pond.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Police recommended people who park in public lots or garages install a security or anti-theft system, and make sure it's marked on the car.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The building that contained the park was renamed the CNN Center when the site was converted to the current headquarters of CNN.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Canoe, kayak, and pedal boat rentals are available to explore any of the still waters within or near the park, including Laurel Lake and Beaver Pond.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
The diesel shock could force some truckers to park their rigs — lifting rates for operators left standing.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Police recommended people who park in public lots or garages install a security or anti-theft system, and make sure it's marked on the car.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for park
Noun
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Wang grimaced, eying his neighbor’s yard.—
Gabriel Debenedetti,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ballard, the Championship Game MVP, blasted a shot over the wall from 26 yards near the middle of the pitch to the top right for Cain (19-3-5).—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His destination is a busy urban street corner to station himself on a stool with a large pad of paper and pen.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Several fire trucks worked to fight the flames coming from the tractor-trailers, while others were stationed on a nearby access street in case the brush fire spread further, according to Nardelli.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hopkins lived in a tower within the Frederick Douglass Houses located about three blocks from where he was killed, police said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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After the interview, Espinoza told Horner out again, hoping to locate Athena’s body.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fredricks hopes that one of those students at the old Wilson Elementary School comes forward and reaches out to her about their experience helping plant the seeds for this historic tree.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The driver sits low, like a sports coupe, making the ride smooth, centered and planted.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This partnership positions all three companies to benefit if that rollout gains traction.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Simply position a tray next to the stove to hold bottles of oil and vinegar, a salt cellar, and, if the tray is large enough, a crock of kitchen tools.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now, the retailer's area has better signage and is situated with the rest of the beauty products and fragrances, leading sales to jump 40% between 2023 and 2024 at NEX Oceana.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Pigalle, situated at the foot of Montmartre, may have shaken off its reputation for debauchery but the neighborhood nonetheless preserves a seductive energy, a holdover from its red-light-district days.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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California Highway Patrol helped deploy a spike strip, the sheriff's office says, bringing the chase to a stop near Travis Boulevard.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Guest stars like Sharon Stone and Spanish pop star Rosalía have shades of stunt casting, though they’re strategically deployed — in Rosalía’s case, by poledancing in a neckbrace.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Park.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/park. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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