as in park
the area and buildings around a university, college, school, etc.
Visitors crowded the campus on graduation day. Rallies were held on university campuses across the country. We walked around the campus on our first day.
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Recent Examples of campus
The Context This incident adds to the ongoing concern about gun violence on college campuses across the United States.
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Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
More aggressive immigration enforcement actions took place last month, mainly at Ivy League and elite campuses in the Northeast, including Columbia University, where foreign students who supported pro-Palestinian protests were arrested for deportation.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Once the all-clear was issued hours after the shooting, streams of students, some with their hands in the air, were evacuated from campus buildings and brought to safe locations, where many were seen collapsing into hugs and breaking down in tears.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
At least three Florida universities are also seeking agreements for their campus police departments.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
More aggressive immigration enforcement actions took place last month, mainly at Ivy League and elite campuses in the Northeast, including Columbia University, where foreign students who supported pro-Palestinian protests were arrested for deportation.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Once the all-clear was issued hours after the shooting, streams of students, some with their hands in the air, were evacuated from campus buildings and brought to safe locations, where many were seen collapsing into hugs and breaking down in tears.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
At least three Florida universities are also seeking agreements for their campus police departments.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campus
Noun
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Nazir said he, and some other Rohingya managed to flee, and slept in a park.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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Water will also play a special role in the park on Yas Island.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Book through the The Landmark Trust, the U.K. organization devoted to the conservation and preservation of historic properties.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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That’s because many owners of older properties have applied for and received exemptions to the rent caps after citing high maintenance costs, inflation and property tax increases.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2025
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Just a few words that found their way into playlists, protest chants, school yards, and social media platforms.—
Eda Uysen,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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Book a room in a charming boutique hotel or inn, walk to local shops, and enjoy the 2.5-mile beach that's famous for its living coral reef located just 100 yards from shore.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Following land surveys and consolidation of plots within the area, the government alleged that the 27-hole golf resort’s land area increased by 30 hectares, beyond its original size of 369 hectares.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Engineers noted a seasonal fluctuation in land levels.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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“Campus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campus. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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