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
  • The company could also eventually expand its automation production process beyond steel skids to structural frames and enclosures.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Tel Abu Saify was first excavated decades ago, and includes ancient military structures, dockyards, mud brick enclosures, and a temple.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of enclosures
Noun
  • Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling and KhaDarel Hodge led the 49ers' receiving corps with 4 catches for 46 yards apiece.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Young had 1,390 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns last season, while adding 114 yards receiving and a score.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of yards
Noun
  • Three primary suites have lake views and private patios with fireplaces, while a sauna and multiple fireplaces add to the retreat-like setup.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Keep bushes trimmed and minimize piles of leaves, lumber, rocks, and other debris, particularly around patios, play areas, and other places where your family spends time.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of patios
Noun
  • There are also community rooms, courtyards and terraces to promote socializing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Kurv officials told Plan Commission members that truck traffic will also be directed into interior courtyards and away from the nearby homes.
    — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • That prevents people from building up strength to compensate for an injury the way stronger quads and calves can compensate for a hurt knee.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The leg extension isolates the quads, while the back squat engages the entire lower body, back, and core.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of quads
Noun
  • The park is about 44 acres, and also includes a track, playground and basketball courts.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But state and county offices, courts and judiciary facilities and most public schools in Oahu, Maui and Kauai counties will reopen.
    — Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 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
  • An early positive working relationship has been struck with Ross Wilson, the sporting director, and the pair usually speak multiple times every day, although their volume of conversations may decrease slightly once the transfer window closes.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With three weeks to spare until the transfer window closes, there’s still plenty of time for Barcelona to get something over the line and bring Julian to Catalonia, however.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of closes
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“Curtilages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtilages. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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