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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
For this school year, the state allocated $47 million to the program across both SUNY and CUNY campuses.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Near the campuses of Loyola University New Orleans and Tulane University sits Bayou Hot Wings, where chefs Allen Nguyen and Kyle Makepeace have created a different kind of masterpiece.
—Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
All campuses in the district went into secure status Monday after several campuses received threatening emails.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The strike was taking place at Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Ferrari having its entire F1 operation under one roof especially impressed Hamilton, who’d come from the Mercedes team, where its racing and engine divisions work on separate campuses.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Forty-three were on college campuses while 32 were on K-12 school grounds.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Of course, his critique also applies to campuses beyond his own.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
An Indiana college made it onto Travel and Leisure's list of most beautiful college campuses in the United States.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Near the campuses of Loyola University New Orleans and Tulane University sits Bayou Hot Wings, where chefs Allen Nguyen and Kyle Makepeace have created a different kind of masterpiece.
—Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
All campuses in the district went into secure status Monday after several campuses received threatening emails.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The strike was taking place at Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Ferrari having its entire F1 operation under one roof especially impressed Hamilton, who’d come from the Mercedes team, where its racing and engine divisions work on separate campuses.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Forty-three were on college campuses while 32 were on K-12 school grounds.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Of course, his critique also applies to campuses beyond his own.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
An Indiana college made it onto Travel and Leisure's list of most beautiful college campuses in the United States.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campuses
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City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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From the Coyote Hills to the Hollywood Bowl, from urban parks to university campuses, coyotes are everywhere in the six counties of greater LA.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Generations of children grew up on these grounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Believe it or not, poor hygiene can be grounds for removal from a flight.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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O'Neil said a local Airbnb manager overseeing dozens of properties recently reached out after seeing a wave of cancellations.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Last year, police investigated dozens of shootings believed to be tied to feuds between two rival groups of gambling shack owners, who allegedly operated several illicit casino properties around Oakland.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Four running backs in the state rushed for more than 4,000 yards.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Purdy overcame two interceptions in the season opener to lead a fourth-quarter comeback for a 17-13 win but managed just 127 yards passing in the rematch in Week 18.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Campuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campuses. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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