as in vicinities
an adjoining region or space
shocked to learn that the wind farm would be right in our own backyard
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Recent Examples of backyards
Homeowners with smaller backyards can still incorporate a pool into the outdoor living space.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some of my fondest memories are at the lakefront, in backyards, celebrating birthdays and family reunions where my family would link up to cook out nearly every week.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Panicked shoppers started looking at their backyards differently.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
At 203 square feet, the tiny home is sizable, so larger backyards are the best fit.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The county, local agencies, utilities and property owners are in a constant battle with the flora and fauna just beyond fencelines and backyards.
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Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Any residents on the 300 block of Front Street are being asked to exit their homes through their backyards.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
More frogs and toads are jumping around backyards, and their numbers increase when the rain does, said Ron Magill, goodwill ambassador and conservation liaison for the Zoo Miami Foundation.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Round it all out with a patio umbrella complete with LED lights that creates a shaded retreat by day and lights up backyards after sunset.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some of my fondest memories are at the lakefront, in backyards, celebrating birthdays and family reunions where my family would link up to cook out nearly every week.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Panicked shoppers started looking at their backyards differently.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
At 203 square feet, the tiny home is sizable, so larger backyards are the best fit.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The county, local agencies, utilities and property owners are in a constant battle with the flora and fauna just beyond fencelines and backyards.
—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Any residents on the 300 block of Front Street are being asked to exit their homes through their backyards.
—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
More frogs and toads are jumping around backyards, and their numbers increase when the rain does, said Ron Magill, goodwill ambassador and conservation liaison for the Zoo Miami Foundation.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Round it all out with a patio umbrella complete with LED lights that creates a shaded retreat by day and lights up backyards after sunset.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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“Backyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backyards. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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