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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Recent Examples of parks
Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Nearly a dozen swastikas were found spray painted at parks in Queens on Mother's Day, New York City police said, days after antisemitic graffiti was also found on synagogues, houses and a car in the borough.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 11 May 2026
And, the parks help support a booming outdoor recreation industry that contributes to the economy, supporting sales of gear and materials from companies such as REI, Patagonia and DuPont.
—Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
This 2019 Craftsman with farmhouse elements is in a residential neighborhood, steps from several parks.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Will the parks be more crowded as a result?
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Just as how Disney welcomes everyone to its parks, anyone can shop the Mickey & Friends collab.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
More than 100 World Cup watch parties will take place at recreation centers and parks across the city, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced on Monday.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.
—Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Nearly a dozen swastikas were found spray painted at parks in Queens on Mother's Day, New York City police said, days after antisemitic graffiti was also found on synagogues, houses and a car in the borough.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 11 May 2026
And, the parks help support a booming outdoor recreation industry that contributes to the economy, supporting sales of gear and materials from companies such as REI, Patagonia and DuPont.
—Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
This 2019 Craftsman with farmhouse elements is in a residential neighborhood, steps from several parks.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Will the parks be more crowded as a result?
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Just as how Disney welcomes everyone to its parks, anyone can shop the Mickey & Friends collab.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
More than 100 World Cup watch parties will take place at recreation centers and parks across the city, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced on Monday.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 May 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
Noun
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Those three teams all ranked in the top seven in points against and yards against last season.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Last season, in 11 games, Kittle caught 57 passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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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
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The council launched the Downtown Area Command, which stations more EMS medics and vehicles downtown during weekends and special events, in October 2024 in response to multiple drownings in Lady Bird Lake.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation plants peace poles in cities across the country, with an effort to create safe spaces for communities.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Disease-resistant and productive, plants fruit until killed by frost.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Who could qualify The affected taxpayers could include individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates, and trusts.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Tens of millions of taxpayers — individuals, small businesses, large corporations, trusts and estates — were assessed penalties or interest during the COVID era, TAS says.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
5 May 2026
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The announcement positions the system as suitable for missions requiring both speed and image quality.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Keep in mind, if your soil is already acidic, you should be set for some blue blooms–even without an acid-boosting mix-in like coffee grounds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Head out on a fishing charter Floridian Captain Wayne Senteno of Jax Fishing Charters knows the inshore fishing grounds and offshore hot spots in this part of Florida like the inside of his tackle box.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Verb
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That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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That moment was a long way away, and when the time came to put her in the ground, her rose gardens were all gone—sold with the house, abandoned by the new owners, forgotten even by her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Trade Desk helps clients reach outside those walled gardens.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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