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
Goosby's return also sets up a memorable year on the Texas campus for his family.
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Sprinkles also sold its bakery goods at Disneyland in Anaheim and through ATMs, such as those on the campus of the USC and the Little Italy neighborhood in San Diego.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The wildly popular spot near the University of Delaware campus brought live music to its clientele via the likes of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Allman Brothers, The Dave Matthews Band and Metallica.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Starting in August As part of a major development near the UC Davis campus called The Davis Collection, a handful of restaurants opened their doors in the latter half of the year.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Sprinkles also sold its bakery goods at Disneyland in Anaheim and through ATMs, such as those on the campus of the USC and the Little Italy neighborhood in San Diego.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The wildly popular spot near the University of Delaware campus brought live music to its clientele via the likes of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Allman Brothers, The Dave Matthews Band and Metallica.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Starting in August As part of a major development near the UC Davis campus called The Davis Collection, a handful of restaurants opened their doors in the latter half of the year.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campus
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The park offers several hiking paths that explore caves along the base of the mountain and a trail that leads to the nearby town of Dénia.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lopez noted that wheels had been added to the bottom of the gate, allowing for easier movement in and out of the park.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But longer-term expenses, such as insurance and facility maintenance, are carried by the property’s owners.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Residential properties made up just under a third of the average family office's real estate holdings, per the same report.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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At that point, the suspect drove off, dragging the officer approximately 100 yards with his arm inside the car.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two fire exits from the premises were sufficient for 100 customers in the upper part of the bar and another 100 in the basement section, Féraud said.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The house began as a single-level structure set on over 7 acres of ocean-view land.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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South County civic leaders and educators believe this synergy could convince a major institution — possibly UCSD — to eventually establish a branch campus on land owned by the city of Chula Vista.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Campus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campus. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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