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
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
At full buildout, the development is expected to include more than 1,250 residential units, roughly 200,000 square feet of retail space, a 100-key boutique hotel and a network of new parks and shaded sidewalks to support outdoor dining and events.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 26 Jan. 2026
As of this writing, 291 parks were closed, though not all are due specifically to Winter Storm Fern.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Later episodes include interviews with contemporary creative partners like James Cameron and Danny Elfman, but the heart of the series comes from the Imagineers' nostalgic testimonies of the parks' early days.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
People in neighborhoods around the Twin Cities gathered on sidewalks, in parks and on street corners Saturday night to mark the death of another person killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
—John Daenzer, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
The Park Service recommends that people not disturb, knock down or add to cairns, though some parks caution visitors not to rely on them as official pathways.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
For those visiting after the Olympics, the winter attractions include 115 kilometers of ski slopes within the two parks, and some 30 kilometers of cross-country ski tracks in a nearby valley.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
There’s a similar proposal for a sales tax that would fund city parks.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
Vigils for Pretti took place Saturday and Sunday evenings at the site, as well as in other neighborhood parks throughout the Twin Cities.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
At full buildout, the development is expected to include more than 1,250 residential units, roughly 200,000 square feet of retail space, a 100-key boutique hotel and a network of new parks and shaded sidewalks to support outdoor dining and events.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 26 Jan. 2026
As of this writing, 291 parks were closed, though not all are due specifically to Winter Storm Fern.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Later episodes include interviews with contemporary creative partners like James Cameron and Danny Elfman, but the heart of the series comes from the Imagineers' nostalgic testimonies of the parks' early days.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
People in neighborhoods around the Twin Cities gathered on sidewalks, in parks and on street corners Saturday night to mark the death of another person killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
—John Daenzer, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
The Park Service recommends that people not disturb, knock down or add to cairns, though some parks caution visitors not to rely on them as official pathways.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
For those visiting after the Olympics, the winter attractions include 115 kilometers of ski slopes within the two parks, and some 30 kilometers of cross-country ski tracks in a nearby valley.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
There’s a similar proposal for a sales tax that would fund city parks.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 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
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Anger swelled again in August 2024 after the Detroit Free Press broke the story locally that the landfill was preparing to take 6,000 cubic yards of soil and concrete with elevated radioactivity from the Niagara Falls Storage Site in Lewiston, New York.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The second-year quarterback threw for 3,931 yards and 25 touchdowns against 11 interceptions in 2025, leading the NFL in game-winning drives with seven.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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Saturn also stations direct in Pisces this week in your sector of higher education and long-term vision.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Nov. 2025
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Ma crawls toward you and plants her palms on your cheeks.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Agriculture officials also warn that anyone who plants the seeds may inadvertently introducing invasive plants, pests or diseases that carry a serious biosecurity risk.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2026
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In December, a photo of Andrew sitting alongside Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell was released, which appeared to show Epstein and Maxwell inside the saloon at Sandringham House, one of the late Queen Elizabeth's most beloved royal estates.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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His team now handles listings across South Florida, from modest condos to multimillion-dollar estates.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Now in her fourth Senate term, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Create an outreach message template that positions me as a peer, not a fan.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Food and Drink The Ordovician has three restaurants, each leaning heavily on ingredients grown on the resort’s grounds.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Those hoping to visit can purchase tickets upon arrival before exploring different parts of the house and grounds.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 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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Arched porticoes wrap the exterior, opening out to views of the gardens, vines, and olive trees below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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There are scenic halls, pagodas and pavilions; gardens of immaculate topiary; and tranquil water features, including ponds with koi carp.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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