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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 campuses
Allina Health, which has 12 hospital campuses across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, would become Sutter’s Upper Midwest Division, led by Allina CEO Lisa Shannon.
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Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The California Department of Education has sued the Oakland Unified School District over an alleged failure to address multiple complaints of antisemitism across its campuses.
—Vani Sanganeria, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
That type of work involves planning, designing, building and renovating large-scale structures like office buildings, retail spaces and corporate campuses.
—Brianna Mantaras, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
According to the union, the vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Rather than being universally shouted down when those anti-Israel sentiments quickly morphed into anti-Jewish vitriol, they were tolerated, ignored and even celebrated on college campuses, in social media chatrooms and in the halls of Congress.
—Nolan Finley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Or for an even quieter ambience, visit Higher Grounds Cafe, which is affiliated with Manolo’s Bakery and nestled peacefully in the Myers Park United Methodist Church, whose gothic architecture from 1929 transports you to the Duke or Oxford university campuses, if even for a minute.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Police reminded the public that toy or imitation weapons are not allowed on school campuses, and that trespassing, reckless driving or suspicious activity could result in citations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
As Connecticut’s flagship public university, UConn’s responsibility extends beyond our campuses.
—Radenka Maric, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The California Department of Education has sued the Oakland Unified School District over an alleged failure to address multiple complaints of antisemitism across its campuses.
—Vani Sanganeria, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
That type of work involves planning, designing, building and renovating large-scale structures like office buildings, retail spaces and corporate campuses.
—Brianna Mantaras, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
According to the union, the vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Rather than being universally shouted down when those anti-Israel sentiments quickly morphed into anti-Jewish vitriol, they were tolerated, ignored and even celebrated on college campuses, in social media chatrooms and in the halls of Congress.
—Nolan Finley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Or for an even quieter ambience, visit Higher Grounds Cafe, which is affiliated with Manolo’s Bakery and nestled peacefully in the Myers Park United Methodist Church, whose gothic architecture from 1929 transports you to the Duke or Oxford university campuses, if even for a minute.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Police reminded the public that toy or imitation weapons are not allowed on school campuses, and that trespassing, reckless driving or suspicious activity could result in citations.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
As Connecticut’s flagship public university, UConn’s responsibility extends beyond our campuses.
—Radenka Maric, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campuses
Noun
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Access to our parks should reflect that value.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Museums, dining, shops, and parks are nearby.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For something more expansive, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa spreads across 45 acres of grounds with multiple pools, lazy rivers, and golf courses.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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In addition to gorgeous grounds, guests will be able to enjoy fine vintages on site at the D'vine Wine Gallery—interestingly, D'vine is self-serve.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Iran, Tehran said that a projectile struck the premises of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant Tuesday evening, although no damage to the plant or injuries to staff were reported, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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As penance, Prager would run the center, live on the premises and personally tend to patients for years, until the last one had died or his sentence was up.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The White House offer does not address several of the Democrats' top priorities, including requiring judicial warrants to enter private properties and barring agents from wearing masks, which obscures identities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, 20 properties to book for your next postcard-perfect getaway.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The $3 million man caught 56 passes for 708 yards and five touchdowns in his final season at Auburn.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The 5-foot-10, 215-pound running back was drafted by the Texans in the fourth round in 2022 out of the University of Florida and ran for nearly 1,000 yards in his rookie season as the team's starter.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Campuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campuses. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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