curtilages

noun

plural of curtilage
as in enclosures

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtilages
  1. enclosures
  2. yards
  3. patios
  4. courtyards
  5. quads
  6. courts
  7. quadrangles
  8. closes
Noun
  • Four adults will spend a year isolated in two enclosures meant to simulate both traveling through deep space and living on Mars.
    — Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 July 2026
  • Foundational’s first customers are data-center developers, neoclouds, and chipmakers who need custom rack enclosures now that new AI silicon runs at different voltages and cooling requirements.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of enclosures
Noun
  • Parson’s son Tucker passed for 2,698 yards and 34 touchdowns as a Rockmart freshman last season.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Seniors Jayden Compton, Windsor’s leading receiver (1,435 yards, 18 touchdowns) and RB Robert McKinney (809 yards, five TDs) are two of Windsor’s key returning players.
    — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of yards
Noun
  • Cooling patios and outdoor rooms Backyard living spaces are where cooling landscaping pays off in comfort as well as savings.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • This year has seen trends in soft yards and party patios, along with outdoor entertaining trends that incorporate seamless indoor-outdoor spaces.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of patios
Noun
  • Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The cheeky duo is accompanied by weather-resistant flowers and a welcome sign, making an adorable addition to flower beds, porches, lawns, patios, walkways, courtyards, potted plants, and more.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • The leg extension isolates the quads, while the back squat engages the entire lower body, back, and core.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Leg Press The leg press strengthens your quads while also working your glutes and hamstrings.
    — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 29 July 2026
Definition of quads
Noun
  • What hangs in the balance is an American industry’s shape and a precedent that will be established not just by courts alone but by the influence of presidential power.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Citizen suits often ask the courts to order a stop to the polluting activity, payments for reducing or cleaning up the harm done, and civil penalties paid to the government.
    — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of courts
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of quadrangles
Noun
  • After the window to submit claims closes, payments will be issued by September, according to the settlement website.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Both stocks posted record closes last week, before pulling back in recent sessions.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of closes
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