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acreage

noun

Definition of acreagenext
as in acres

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Recent Examples of acreage As data centers proliferate across the country, amassing space in both acreage and America’s politics, no projects compare with the one planned for this corner of northwestern Utah. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026 Much of the remaining acreage consists of brownfield developments that were allowed to dilapidate into disrepair under the governments of Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Almonds are California’s number one crop by acreage, number one agricultural export, second by value, and the number one specialty crop export in the country. — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Someone moving to Litchfield County may want acreage, solitude, or a barn that can be turned into a studio. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acreage
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  1. property
  2. land
  3. estate
  4. campus
  5. real estate
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  • In 2010, researchers at Northumbria University discovered that a particular species of tart cherries, the Montmorency variety, contained anti-oxidative properties because of their high levels of polyphenols — particularly a type named anthocyanins.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The van was on airport property, while the SUV was outside the airport perimeter.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of property
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  • On one hand, the aggressive expansion of data centers is intensifying competition for finite resources like land and water, putting them in direct conflict with agricultural land use in certain regions.
    — , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Florida’s Legislature passed a data-center bill this year with broad bipartisan support — 92-16 in the House, 31-6 in the Senate — requiring large data centers to pay their full cost of service and giving local governments more say over land use.
    — Kam Shenai, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of land
Noun
  • The home was important part of Thomas and Robison’s life together in San Francisco and a significant portion of the estate will support organizations that meant a great deal to the couple.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • After getting his start in cabinetmaking, Andrew invested all over Fall River, most consequentially in the real-estate business.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of estate
Noun
  • Just last week, the airport opened its new $24 million, 55-acre air cargo campus on its northwest side.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories SuperCinema is under construction on a campus in Burbank’s Media District, which will include three stages, an LED volume stage, post-production facilities and collaborative workspaces.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of campus
Noun
  • Investors can assess community needs by interviewing local business owners, tenants and neighborhood real estate agents.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Adams said the warning extends to everyday transactions beyond real estate.
    — Emily Elconin for CNN, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of real estate

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“Acreage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acreage. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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