as in grasses
an area of ground (such as the ground around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with short grass
We had a picnic on the lawn in front of the monument. a neighborhood with well-kept lawns
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Recent Examples of lawns
We've traditionally been taught to keep pesky clovers off our lawns.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The grounds span nearly 16 acres, with landscape designer Bonnie Lamont reworking the gardens to accommodate elegant outdoor entertaining with plush lawns, stone terraces, and rose gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Both Shepherd and Bolt regard No Mow May as an excellent tool for introducing people to bee conservation and starting conversations on how to transform our lawns into habitats that are more welcoming to wildlife.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Established in the early 20th century, the neighborhood remains a benchmark for stately Southern living, with sprawling lawns and architectural character that newer developments simply can’t replicate.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
After about a year, the trees normally have sent out adequate roots to exist with seasonal rainfall or watering of nearby lawns and shrubs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
This looks like frequent vacuuming, washing pet beds and sheets (if your pet sleeps with you), maintaining lawns, and reducing moisture and shady areas where pests can thrive.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The females rarely sting but do alarm many homeowners due to their size and activity in lawns and along sidewalks.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The focal point of the property is a pool lined with a mosaic of emerald tiles; the lush lawns that surround it are planted with banana palms.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The grounds span nearly 16 acres, with landscape designer Bonnie Lamont reworking the gardens to accommodate elegant outdoor entertaining with plush lawns, stone terraces, and rose gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Both Shepherd and Bolt regard No Mow May as an excellent tool for introducing people to bee conservation and starting conversations on how to transform our lawns into habitats that are more welcoming to wildlife.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Established in the early 20th century, the neighborhood remains a benchmark for stately Southern living, with sprawling lawns and architectural character that newer developments simply can’t replicate.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
After about a year, the trees normally have sent out adequate roots to exist with seasonal rainfall or watering of nearby lawns and shrubs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
This looks like frequent vacuuming, washing pet beds and sheets (if your pet sleeps with you), maintaining lawns, and reducing moisture and shady areas where pests can thrive.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The females rarely sting but do alarm many homeowners due to their size and activity in lawns and along sidewalks.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The focal point of the property is a pool lined with a mosaic of emerald tiles; the lush lawns that surround it are planted with banana palms.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawns
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Most gardens naturally have crevices that many plants will gladly make home like; Sedum, succulents, various grasses (like Emerald' zoysia grass here), creeping thyme, Rupturwort, New Zealand Brass Buttons, and various mosses.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Ornamental grasses add texture and movement Muhly grass and fountain grass bring a different kind of beauty to summer landscapes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, even some advocates of free trade have come around to the idea that certain tariffs can be justified on strategic and national-security grounds, especially when working with an avowedly mercantilist country like China.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Russia’s largest airport — Moscow’s Sheremetyevo — reported that drone debris had fallen on its grounds without causing damage or affecting flights.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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“Lawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawns. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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