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noun

Definition of parksnext
plural of park
as in yards
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

present tense third-person singular of park
as in stations

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Recent Examples of parks
Noun
As more and more people flock to the parks, overcrowding has begun to cause harm to the land’s natural resources, disrupting the delicately balanced ecosystem that makes the place so special. — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 Lotto proceeds in Colorado fund programs for parks, wildlife and school construction. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026 Local governments, including within Sacramento County, have taken similar steps, including efforts to rename parks and other public spaces bearing Chavez's name. — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The Unified Government is also responsible for funding several essential services, like public safety, public works, local parks and roads. — Sofi Zeman august 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 In April, New Orleans announced plans to clean up its parks after an investigation by Verite News and KFF Health News found more than half of the 80 sites the organizations tested had levels above 100 parts per million. — Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 10 Aug. 2026 Known for its sugar-white sand and warm Gulf waters, the destination offers fresh seafood restaurants, waterfront parks, and opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Take advantage of free or low-cost days at museums and parks and live music. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 This is the third such event hosted by the police department in partnership with the parks and recreation department. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Sesame Place parks The following United Parks & Resorts theme parks have a zero-change fee policy for guests wanting to reschedule park visits. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parks
  1. yards
  2. stations
  3. estates
  4. plants
  5. grounds
  6. positions
  7. gardens
  8. camps
Noun
  • The Titans drove 95 yards on their opening possession with Ward completing two passes and Tennessee doing most of the work on the ground by controlling the line of scrimmage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Back-to-back 3-and-out drives also didn’t help and Lake Mary only gained about 45 yards in the second half.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of yards
Verb
  • Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there).
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
  • Instead, Boston stations him away from the basketball, the keeper of the weak side, free to flick away passes, kill screening actions with switches and, somehow, block shots.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of stations
Noun
  • These platforms function less like traditional capitalist firms than feudal estates, extracting rent from businesses, creators, and users who have little choice but to operate on their terrain.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • São Tomé and Príncipe joined the list with the Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe, former colonial agricultural estates that preserve the difficult history of plantation agriculture and forced migration.
    — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of estates
Verb
  • Repot plants every two to three years into fresh soil to minimize problems with salt buildup.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Cross plants himself downhill in a spot on the ski slope with his camera.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of plants
Noun
  • The administration is pushing to restrict leading Chinese open-weight models on cybersecurity grounds.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While Theo lived in the hospital, Sarah and Gary lived on the hospital grounds at the Ronald McDonald House — becoming one of the longest residents to ever stay at the home.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of grounds
Verb
  • Under the hood, Naia positions the feature as part of a broader effort to make circular and sustainable shopping feel more financially justified.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The company positions itself as a specialist in fast approvals and transparent pricing, working with merchants across verticals such as nutraceuticals, e-commerce, travel, CBD, and firearms retail.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of positions
Noun
  • Outside, landscaped gardens give way to an orchard filled with apple, pear, olive, citrus, persimmon, and passion-fruit trees.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Terraced gardens planted with fruit trees, vegetables, and herbs spill toward Exomvourgo mountain, while a spring-fed pool, outdoor dining pergolas, and secluded corners invite long afternoons that stretch into candlelit dinners.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of gardens
Verb
  • Concertgoers are surely used to the fan archetype who camps outside the venue for hours to secure a spot along the barricade, but the lines outside Nationals Park on Wednesday didn’t hold the promise of a better view.
    — Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 25 July 2026
  • That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of camps

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