as in vicinity
an adjoining region or space
shocked to learn that the wind farm would be right in our own backyard
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as in amateur
being such only for recreation
an orchid that is a favorite with backyard horticulturists
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Recent Examples of backyard
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Rivian has been stepping into its main competitor’s backyard in recent years.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
In Sacramento County, for example, backyard burials are allowed but generally not recommended.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Surveillance video later showed Coogler hiding in a nearby backyard shortly after the shooting.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Rivian has been stepping into its main competitor’s backyard in recent years.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The virus can spread easily when infected wild birds mix with commercial or backyard flocks.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
In Sacramento County, for example, backyard burials are allowed but generally not recommended.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backyard
Noun
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This work revealed bullet-like outflows blasting from the black hole's vicinity at speeds up to around 14% the speed of light.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Helicopters or attack aircraft would have to fly in the vicinity, ready to take on air or sea drones, said analyst Carl Schuster, a former US Navy captain.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jamie Lee Curtis stars as mystery writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher, the role that Angela Lansbury originated on the long-running CBS show.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Today, the idea of turning any random passerby into an amateur botanist may not seem extraordinary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Backyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backyard. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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