Thesaurus results for CAMPUS

campus

noun

Definition of campus

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 Julia eventually gifted the six-bedroom, six-bath home to her alma mater, Smith College, which sold the property to fund a new campus center. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026 Outraged campus community Students, parents and faculty at the student assembly hearing on Thursday gave an outpouring of support for Doe, with some describing the case’s impact on the community. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Doe, however, told campus police her experience was far more daunting. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026 The Cornell chapter of the fraternity was closed in 2024 and has been barred from campus. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campus

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Noun

Slowly but surely, these changes could impact visitors to the park, Turner said.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Despite being home to multiple public parks, the subdivision has just two public vehicle entrances.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of park

Noun

The backstory In a city packed with hotel chains that often feel too buttoned-up, this 83-room boutique property stands out for its free and creative spirit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
If your county does not offer alerts, set a recurring reminder to review your property records once or twice a year.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of property

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After the Steelers’ eight-play, 80-yard fourth-quarter drive tied the game at 24, the Browns answered with a seven-play possession of their own.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Among the rewards was that 22-yard touchdown run, on which Williams shot through a huge hole up the middle and charged into the end zone untouched.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of yard

Noun

Soon, crew who had been traveling on the plane stepped in to stabilize it, issuing a mayday call and seeking a place to land.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Then, the film cuts to show our protagonist’s hand hovering in front of a slide projector displaying a plot of cheap land in South Carolina where nuclear weapons were developed during the Cold War.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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