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
Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
But navigating Iguazú, which is split into two parks—Iguazú National Park in Argentina and Iguaçu National Park in Brazil—can be confusing.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Troy's 2025 bond proposal asked residents to consider a $137 million bond to build a new library, make improvements to roads including Coolidge and Wattles, make improvements to city parks and purchase new bodycams for Troy's police department.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Areas like fields, parks, and waterfronts are optimal spots to view the supermoon.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The bonds would help pay for public safety, streets and parks.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Guerra — who represents the 6th District and neighborhoods including Colonial Manor, Elmhurst and Tahoe Park — has served on the City Council since 2015, and has been a vocal advocate for public parks, pedestrian safety and improving local business corridors.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Annual passes were limited to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure to keep locals backfilling the existing parks while crowds flocked to Epic Universe.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
Stigma and barriers persist Thirty minutes away from Hillsboro, however, Reedsburg’s zoning ordinances prohibit mobile and manufactured homes outside of mobile home parks, where homeowners pay a monthly fee to rent a lot.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
But navigating Iguazú, which is split into two parks—Iguazú National Park in Argentina and Iguaçu National Park in Brazil—can be confusing.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Troy's 2025 bond proposal asked residents to consider a $137 million bond to build a new library, make improvements to roads including Coolidge and Wattles, make improvements to city parks and purchase new bodycams for Troy's police department.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Areas like fields, parks, and waterfronts are optimal spots to view the supermoon.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The bonds would help pay for public safety, streets and parks.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Guerra — who represents the 6th District and neighborhoods including Colonial Manor, Elmhurst and Tahoe Park — has served on the City Council since 2015, and has been a vocal advocate for public parks, pedestrian safety and improving local business corridors.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Annual passes were limited to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure to keep locals backfilling the existing parks while crowds flocked to Epic Universe.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parks
Noun
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Campbell, one of the fastest men in college football, has six touchdown catches this season of 50 or more yards, including the 65-yard play that gave Sac State a 14-7 lead over the Vikings.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The last two of those TDs came on pick-sixes, one by Landon Boss that went 43 yards, the other by Kaliel Boyd for 29.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Repot plants every two to three years into a container that is one to two sizes larger than the current pot.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The drop in temperatures comes as several states have already experienced their first frost or hard freeze, with NWS meteorologists advising people to bring pets and plants indoors as far south as Texas and Alabama as winter temperatures take hold.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Apartments and condos, starter homes, elegant estates, and numerous subdivisions give an array of housing options.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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As well as talking to potential partners, Studio TF1 was also in contact with the film’s original cowriters Rappeneau and Mnouchkine as well as the estates of Boulanger and de Broca.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company positions its cards as simple, durable, and seed-phrase-free by default.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s commitment to sanctuary policies positions him as a direct counterweight to federal immigration enforcement.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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The neighborhood’s first hotel, Bay View Inn, once sat on the park’s grounds, but today visitors will find plenty of opportunities for recreation across its nine acres, and a boardwalk that overlooks Biscayne Bay.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Hunt gardens in the Talega enclave within the city of San Clemente, and praises his purple Polygala x dalmaisiana, commonly known as sweet pea shrub.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Located near Queen Elizabeth’s palace in Windsor, the sprawling property has eight bedrooms, classic English interiors, gorgeous gardens, tennis courts, a library, and an 18th-century orangery that John restored with the help of designers Andrew Protheroe and Adrian Cooper-Grigg.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Outdoor treatments are designed to reduce mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects that can make backyards difficult to enjoy.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, getting regulator and zoning approvals for nuclear facilities is a long process as most citizens do not want nuclear reactors in their backyards.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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