parks 1 of 2

Definition of parksnext
plural of park

parks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of park

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of parks
Noun
All shows are conceived with an eye towards franchising​ the IP across the Disney ecosystem with consumer product extensions, like toys and clothing, experiences, including Disney parks, cruises and tours, and music, including soundtracks and concerts. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 June 2026 Winters have an average daytime high of 62 degrees Fahrenheit—ideal for outdoor recreation and visiting the region’s parks without the crowds. Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 Because of Orlando’s urban sprawl, a train does not help when jobs are located near the parks or outer corporate hubs. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026 Between two to four parks will screen each match, rotating across council districts so each neighborhood hosts seven celebrations during the tournament. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 June 2026 From the tropical waters of Florida's Dry Tortugas National Park to the rugged wilderness above the Arctic Circle in Alaska, the parks offer visitors a glimpse into the landscapes that have shaped generations of Americans. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Barnstorming their way around minor-league parks. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 The sector covers the county health department, social services and community resources, which include services such as the library and parks, and child support services. Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 Despite the worrisome outlook, the city’s budget is balanced and includes money to hire three additional police officers, two more firefighters and some part-time assistants in the the library and parks and recreation departments. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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
  • Pringle also shared the NCAA single-game rushing record at one point with 357 yards against New Mexico State.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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
Noun
  • And, of course, there are plenty of castles, estates, and old manors to get your history fix.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • Yet the gallery’s website currently lists 104 artists and estates.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Ride share lots are far from the stadium grounds, so fans are urged to step out of their comfort zone and use public transportation.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
  • But a much larger crowd is expected to watch on The Ellipse, near the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding areas outside of the White House grounds.
    Isabella Murray, ABC News, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • My grandmother positions a chair in front of the windows of our sunroom, which look out onto the neighboring hills dotted with bungalows, Tuscan pines and tall palm trees.
    Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • The new Siri will include a stand-alone app, which positions it to compete more directly with tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Bostonians breeze through the gardens as a shortcut from one side of town to the other.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • The rounded dwarf types fit neatly into compact gardens as foundation plantings, borders, or accents.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • 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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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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