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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
The general fund pays for the town’s police, library, parks and special events, including its popular Christmas Festival. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 Once completed, Link 56 is expected to include approximately 250,000 square feet of commercial space, 27 acres of parks and open space, and about 2,000 residential units. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026 The announcement of Great America’s closure follows recent headlines regarding ride safety concerns at other Six Flags parks. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 Another is to levy fees based on the size or use of a property or on some government service such as water, sewer, garbage collection or access to libraries and parks. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026 The flooding has also forced several parks to close, including Oak Hill Equestrian Park, as crews continue to address the effects of days of heavy rain. — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 City officials believe that building infrastructure—parks, cycle paths, open gyms—is the surest way to shift behavior. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 The projects are designed to revitalize parks and create gathering hubs and vibrant public spaces, according to a news release. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 In Pittsburgh, property taxes pay for schools, parks, libraries, public safety and other local services. — Elizabeth Jane Beckett-Camarata, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 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 Panthers recently fired their defensive coordinator, and unfortunately that didn’t help their cause, as in the first game, Bo Nix went for 276 yards and 3 touchdowns.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Westin’s outdoor pool is 25 yards, heated year-round, and uses salt water instead of chlorine, so you’ll spot lap swimmers slicing through the steam even in winter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 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
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill eliminated the estate tax, which applies to the wealth of large estates.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Sensory gardens scale down to small patios, raised beds and family-friendly plots, so the concept is not reserved for sprawling landscaped estates.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of estates
Verb
  • Woodland plants like sweet woodruff and foamflower are best for shady spots.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Once Mooney plants the seed of his joke about how unhappy white Americans seemed after slavery the later images of Confederate memorial groups and white crowds at lynchings take on a surreal resonance.
    — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of plants
Noun
  • Amenities and experiences The resort spans over 148 acres of grounds, including 43 miles of hiking and biking trails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Construction has continued since then, drastically changing the White House grounds.
    — Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of grounds
Verb
  • Instead, the campaign positions the film as an ensemble piece in which neither actor claims the top billing.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Archive also positions resale as a way to bring new shoppers into a brand’s business.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of positions
Noun
  • Further afield is Park Güell, a complex of gardens featuring Gaudí’s signature architectural details and colours.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Plus check out features on butterfly gardens, flsh camps, luxury cruises and regional travel calendars for events into January.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 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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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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