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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
Supporters of the project see it as a lifeline for a city struggling to close a budget deficit and a school district facing the prospect of closing campuses.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
All campuses with Rapid Rehousing partner with community organizations that connect students to case managers, housing assistance, and academic and mental health support.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Few began his head-coaching career two years earlier than Bennett, but both are now 63 and fixtures on their campuses.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Cal State campuses in Long Beach, Fullerton and Northridge dropped football to save money decades ago, and today each campus enrolls more students than Sacramento does.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
With enrollment plunging at many of Illinois’ regional universities, state leaders are again pressing a sweeping overhaul of higher education funding — one that would steer more money to smaller campuses despite firm opposition from the state’s flagship system, the University of Illinois.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Demonstrations erupted on at least three university campuses on Monday, in one instance leading to scuffles with the paramilitary Basij.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Pickets were held at 22 CSU campuses statewide.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
All campuses with Rapid Rehousing partner with community organizations that connect students to case managers, housing assistance, and academic and mental health support.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Few began his head-coaching career two years earlier than Bennett, but both are now 63 and fixtures on their campuses.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Cal State campuses in Long Beach, Fullerton and Northridge dropped football to save money decades ago, and today each campus enrolls more students than Sacramento does.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
With enrollment plunging at many of Illinois’ regional universities, state leaders are again pressing a sweeping overhaul of higher education funding — one that would steer more money to smaller campuses despite firm opposition from the state’s flagship system, the University of Illinois.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Demonstrations erupted on at least three university campuses on Monday, in one instance leading to scuffles with the paramilitary Basij.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Pickets were held at 22 CSU campuses statewide.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campuses
Noun
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Historically, fish fries in the South have been a communal gathering of friends, family, and acquaintances in everything from neighborhoods and backyards to parks, community centers, and churches.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Families everywhere are gearing up for egg hunts, where children race to find hidden treasures in their backyards and parks, all while dreaming of chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Scoring and assisting on Tuesday versus Real España, Martínez backed up his effort in Honduras during much of LAFC’s inaugural appearance at the Coliseum, a short walk from the Black & Gold home grounds of BMO Stadium.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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In contrast, Munster High School designated the fieldhouse as a space for students who wanted to protest, but some students left school grounds to protest, making their way to Calumet Avenue in front of the Munster branch of the Lake County Public Library.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
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However, that estimate takes into consideration properties that would fall under a number of exemptions proposed by Elo-Rivera, as well as those instances where owners opt to sell their properties or convert them to short- and long-term rentals.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Brooks focuses her campaign on affordability for Texas families by reducing the amount local governments can raise property taxes, and removing local governments’ ability to raise unlimited property taxes on new properties, according to her campaign website.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Taking a free kick from 31 yards out, Janelle Contreras launched a free kick into the box.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Denver was 16th in the league in rushing yards per game in 2025.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Campuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campuses. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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