acreage

noun

Definition of acreagenext
as in acres

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Recent Examples of acreage Lightning-caused wildfires account for the most acreage burned in the United States, due to their low rate of detection. — Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 President Biden restored the monument in 2021 to its original size, plus some additional acreage. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 While summer is still the predominant season, the average acreage burned in winter, spring and fall have all increased too, according to the analysis. — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Rather the issue is the sheer amount of acreage that has been carefully managed to maximize yields. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acreage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acreage
  1. property
  2. land
  3. estate
  4. campus
  5. real estate
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  • Planning Director Cori Reaume told the council that the specific use permits means city staff would consider noise, water systems and effects of data centers on adjacent properties.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Other efforts include the suspension of the nightly hotel tax charged at higher-end properties and the removal of the 7% municipal fee applied to hotel and restaurant bills.
    — Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of property
Noun
  • The modest park sits on less than one acre of land off Parkwood Avenue and includes a playground, a picnic shelter and green space.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Ceuta and ‌Melilla, another Spanish autonomous city in northern Morocco, have the European Union’s only land borders with Africa.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of land
Noun
  • Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • George and Amal Clooney evacuated their 425-acre Provence wine estate in southeastern France amid the wildfires spreading across Europe.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of estate
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  • The result is a campus culture defined by open inquiry and debate that graduates people who are capable of independent judgment and civil discourse—skills essential to individual success and the health and progress of a self-governing society.
    — Daniel Diermeier, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Once Task Force Bastogne completes its border mission, the campus will remain a permanent fixture of Fort Bliss, accommodating rotating units for decades to come.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of campus
Noun
  • Billionaires buying up South Florida real estate, corporate expansions and a widening gulf between luxury and everyday home prices are changing Miami-Dade’s economic landscape.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The jobs span the agriculture, automotive, education, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, law enforcement, real estate and retail industries, among others, according to the fair’s website.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of real estate

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