campus

Definition of campusnext
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 Porsche’s Atlanta campus, which includes its North American headquarters and Porsche Experience Center, has welcomed more than 540,000 visitors since opening in 2015. Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026 After her puppy spent nearly a year and a half with her on LSU’s campus, senior Ella Menard dropped off Loyal to professional training in May. Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 This funding also went toward a second child care center at TCC’s South campus, which will be unveiled next week. Lina Ruiz september 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 The Hurricanes are opening the season more than 3,000 miles from campus. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campus
Noun
  • Both parks received upgraded seating, additional picnic tables and a larger picnic shelter, a news release said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • At least 100 evidence markers were seen around the park outside the Metro Center.
    Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Watts was in thick rough off the tee and had 130 yards left for his third shot.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Hejny accounted for 253 total yards and threw five touchdowns in a double-digit win over Wyoming.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Russian forces also repeatedly struck a shopping center in the southern Mykolaiv region with drones overnight, damaging retail premises and sparking fires, Ukraine’s state emergency services said.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
  • As the quartet’s planning proceeds, complete with a Lego model of the bank premises, Hamza’s wrangling for a larger share of the haul is relentless.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In rural areas, food insecurity helps armed groups recruit soldiers and causes disputes over scarce land and water resources.
    Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Campus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campus. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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