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noun

ˈpärk How to pronounce park (audio)
Definition of parknext
as in yard
the area around and belonging to a building the tycoon's country estate is surrounded by a 500-acre park

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verb

as in to station

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Recent Examples of park
Noun
There are countless activities for children and the whole clan to enjoy, from horse riding tours of the countryside to quad biking, cycling, tennis, and an aqua park tucked away from the main site. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 The park service planned to use visitor feedback and research to guide how reservations would be rolled out in 2025. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Verb
Perry’s responsibilities include helping to park the planes and load them with retardant, as well as keeping time and activity records for each plane. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 Drivers who park at an expired meter now face an $80 citation, up from $50 a few years ago. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for park
Recent Examples of Synonyms for park
  1. yard
  2. station
  3. locate
  4. plant
  5. position
  6. situate
  7. camp
  8. deploy
Noun
  • Lush green grass isn’t possible in all areas of your yard, which is why groundcovers come in handy to fill in those empty spaces.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The closest Westlake residence is approximately 1,200 yards away, or two-thirds of a mile.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of yard
Verb
  • Dorléac was born on April 12, 1943, in Toulon, France, to an American military service member stationed with his family in Europe.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
  • Dorléac was born in Toulon, France, in 1943 to an American military service member stationed with his family in Europe.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of station
Verb
  • The arrest took place Sunday at an Embassy Suites, located in the 3400 block of International Boulevard in Hapeville, according to local reports.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of locate
Verb
  • Aquifer levels have continued to drop as corporate farms and investors have planted vast almond and pistachio orchards.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Trees take years to reach full canopy, which is why the best time to plant was a decade ago and the second best time is this season.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of plant
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Punk, now positioned as a cornerstone of SmackDown, is expected to move on to new challengers as the brand builds around its reigning champion.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • However, general manager Darren Mougey has positioned the Jets well for 2027 by acquiring three first-round picks (their own, plus selections from the Colts and Cowboys).
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of position
Verb
  • Located in a building that dates back to 1908, the spacious, 1,500-square-foot unit is situated near the city’s finest shops, restaurants, and bars.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In the 1st District, situated near the center of the state, surrounding Richmond, seven Democrats are competing to advance to the general election against nine-term incumbent Wittman.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of situate
Verb
  • More states are passing anti-camping laws Williams was one of two people arrested in the park on June 28 and charged under Tennessee's no-camping law — the only one in the country to make sleeping on public property a felony.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • Baby turtles take approximately 50 to 60 days to hatch, and when a nest is anticipated to emerge, Williford and her team camp out overnight to ensure the crawls are safe and successful.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of camp
Verb
  • Hot spots still burned within a 420-square-kilometer (162-square-mile) scar, thousands remained unable to return home, and nearly 3,000 firefighters were deployed against the Gironde megafire and a second blaze in Provence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • However, businesses embracing secure, fair, and transparent AI can innovate faster, deploy systems in higher-value areas, and gain crucial customer confidence.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of deploy

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