curtilages

Definition of curtilagesnext
plural of curtilage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtilages
Noun
  • Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The enclosures are required so as to not release anything into the environment.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Atwell, however, had the second-worst season of his career in 2025, finishing with six catches for 192 yards and a touchdown.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica; 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Seal up cracks and gaps around windows and doors and near patios to prevent access to potential nesting sites around the home.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But here’s the catch — locals know to make reservations early in spring as these patios fill up fast once the weather hits its sweet spot.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Tropical landscaping melds effortlessly with the undisturbed vegetation enveloping the property, while a series of courtyards are tucked throughout the grounds, offering quiet nooks for relaxation.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Seville Quarter amps up the evenings with courtyards, live music, and classic cocktails, channeling a French Quarter vibe with Gulf Coast ease.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Focus on the Body’s Largest Muscle Groups Work on your glutes, hamstrings, quads, lats, traps, and chest.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Squat Jump This exercise will challenge your glutes, hamstrings, and quads while also delivering bone-building benefits, thanks to the landing portion of the jump.
    Jenny McCoy, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Morley also noted that any constitutional dispute tied to the elections clause could ultimately reach the Supreme Court after review by the Virginia courts.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The estate via the combative Branca, who is portrayed by Miles Teller in the heavily authorized (to put it very, very politely) Michael, has fought back in the courts against Paris Jackson’s actions.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The chain is nearly its 100th stand in Texas but has a limited presence in the West with the closes stands being in Arizona and Utah.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • If a church building closes, artwork, devotional items and other mementos are first offered to a neighboring parish and then to any parish in the Diocese.
    Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Curtilages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtilages. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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