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 But major changes are underway — attendance boundaries will shift for some families next year, because of the school board’s decision in November to close 10 campuses and International High School. Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026 As part of today’s announcement on the NFTS campus, Barbara Broccoli also contributed to a time capsule that was placed within the foundations of the new building. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026 Families with concerns about their children can contact the campus directly, though investigative inquiries should be directed to police. Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026 State leaders at the time wanted to close the campus, but relented. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campus
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Noun
  • The park will eventually encompass the 4 acres that take up one entire downtown block (or the west block) and the adjacent double block (or the east block) between 13th, F, 15th and G streets.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
  • From New York's iconic Times Square to Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, live webcams are capturing heavy snow, whipping winds and near-whiteout conditions as a powerful blizzard barrels through the region.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Many Afghan Taliban figures still have property and families in Pakistan, the country’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif told CNN in November.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
  • In April 2022, Sherpa Hospitality joined hands with the Shinta Mani hotel brand, helmed by the pioneering hotel architect Bill Bensley, to redevelop the property as a luxury boutique resort.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Clear Debris Winter winds and storms tend to cause a lot of chaos in yards; as weather starts to calm down over the course of the month, February is an ideal opportunity to clear up old mulch, broken branches, piles of leaves, and any other debris that has accumulated.
    Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
  • For smaller yards, consider dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties, such as the disease-resistant Baldwin apple.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Conditions of the bond included Bird could not enter the victim’s premises or have any contact with the victim.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Tracy Price, a multigenerational Palisades resident, described how historic fuel break programs and mechanical clearing on adjacent lands were discontinued decades ago.
    Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Releford, a podiatric surgeon, singer and author committed to reconnecting communities to land and food, often reflects on whether his ancestors would be proud.
    Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Campus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campus. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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