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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Jones added that local governments have warned that losing billions of dollars in property tax revenue could ultimately affect schools, fire rescue services, parks and other local programs.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Louvre are major draws, but the report also points to the city’s secret passages, romantic bridges, cafés and 450 parks.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In an attempt to stabilize their attendance base, chains like Six Flags have started to offer all-parks passes to give visitors access to all 42 of their parks and cut into some of the destination market.
—HubSpot, 1 June 2026
According to city officials, those services include public safety, financial stability, rapid 911 emergency and medical response, police and fire protection, maintaining parks and public spaces, preserving open space and reducing wildfire risks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Asked about the incident, Toni Zibert, a spokesperson for Kansas City Parks and Recreation, said in an email to The Star that parks officials were waiting for a full police report from the Kansas City Police Department and referred a reporter to police.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
The neighborhood/area Downtown Portland is a highly walkable area packed with shops, museums, restaurants, bars, parks, and one-way streets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Jones added that local governments have warned that losing billions of dollars in property tax revenue could ultimately affect schools, fire rescue services, parks and other local programs.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Louvre are major draws, but the report also points to the city’s secret passages, romantic bridges, cafés and 450 parks.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In an attempt to stabilize their attendance base, chains like Six Flags have started to offer all-parks passes to give visitors access to all 42 of their parks and cut into some of the destination market.
—HubSpot, 1 June 2026
According to city officials, those services include public safety, financial stability, rapid 911 emergency and medical response, police and fire protection, maintaining parks and public spaces, preserving open space and reducing wildfire risks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Asked about the incident, Toni Zibert, a spokesperson for Kansas City Parks and Recreation, said in an email to The Star that parks officials were waiting for a full police report from the Kansas City Police Department and referred a reporter to police.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 June 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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During his career, Wilson threw for 46,966 yards with 353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions and ran for 5,568 yards (fourth all-time for a quarterback) with 31 touchdowns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, Milton didn’t offer the strongest of confidence in his preseason reps in completing 36 of his 65 passes for 397 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Wealthy sunseekers still summer in many of these Gilded Age mansions, but a smattering of the most grand estates are open to the public as museums, dubbed the Newport Mansions.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Without a blueprint in place at the state level, individual communities like Hoffman estates are left to regulate data center expansion on their own.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The company positions itself as more than your average truck stop or roadside convenience store.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Potentially just about everywhere, although which positions Newcastle recruit in will partly depend upon outgoings and the availability of targets, so priorities may change as the summer develops.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Folk dancing, storytelling, wreath workshops, live music, and traditional dishes (pickled herring, new potatoes, strawberries with cream) fill the leafy grounds of Djurgården island.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That's not much of a path for female athletes who object on fairness grounds.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 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
Noun
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Include plants that hummingbirds are attracted to in your gardens.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Elsewhere across the lush landscaping, gravel gardens and lounge areas set a more tranquil tone, while a heated saltwater pool and spa connected by a cascading water feature anchor the backyard.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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