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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Among the awards, three of the Ohio parks' roller coasters are in the top 10 worldwide, and even more rank in the top 50.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
That has led to years of protests and, in 2023, a change to a city statute that required developers to set aside some land for parks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Tanzania has larger parks and reserves, such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Ruaha National Park.
—Kent Redding, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
The Sandusky Register stoked speculation that the hometown Cedar Point and other Six Flags parks might drop the Peanuts partnership in favor of the Looney Tunes contract that extends through 2053.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Quilt of Parks is an effort to improve existing parks and plazas downtown by adding green spaces, plazas and gardens, and connecting them in a pedestrian-friendly way, according to the city.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Disney parks abroad Disney Adventure World transformation World of Frozen will open at Disneyland Paris next spring.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be unlike any of the Mouse’s other parks.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Among the awards, three of the Ohio parks' roller coasters are in the top 10 worldwide, and even more rank in the top 50.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
That has led to years of protests and, in 2023, a change to a city statute that required developers to set aside some land for parks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Tanzania has larger parks and reserves, such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Ruaha National Park.
—Kent Redding, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
The Sandusky Register stoked speculation that the hometown Cedar Point and other Six Flags parks might drop the Peanuts partnership in favor of the Looney Tunes contract that extends through 2053.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Quilt of Parks is an effort to improve existing parks and plazas downtown by adding green spaces, plazas and gardens, and connecting them in a pedestrian-friendly way, according to the city.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Disney parks abroad Disney Adventure World transformation World of Frozen will open at Disneyland Paris next spring.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be unlike any of the Mouse’s other parks.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parks
Noun
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Meanwhile, last Sunday, the Raiders defeated the New England Patriots, 20-13, after quarterback Geno Smith completed 24 of 34 passes for 362 yards, one touchdown and one interception.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Beck went 5 for 5 for 60 yards on the drive that went 75 yards on 9 plays.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stray Bullets • In this week’s post-credits scene, Adrian removes the pants of the drunk, sleeping John Economos and plants a tender kiss on his forehead.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Private estates gave way to office buildings and hotels in the 1960s and ‘70s.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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When the Great Depression hits, these estates become the targets of an ideological clash.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a market often characterized by part-time hosts, low-barrier tech platforms, and high-cost management services, FIBI Vacation Rentals positions itself as an operator built by investors, for investors.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Additional audition rounds are expected to be held in other cities later this year, with Galaxy targeting a debut that positions the group as a truly global act.—
Kristine Kwak,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ramona took advantage of her neighborhood walks with Cookey to get ideas from her neighbors’ gardens and, from there, formed an image in her mind of how to lay it out.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The game looks to utilize many systems akin to Animal Crossing like resource collecting and management, as well as crafting to build out houses, gardens, and community areas.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Indigenous Tribes’ ancestral homelands and hunting grounds could be under threat of mining, clear cutting, or development without consultation because of this decision.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions explicitly ban ticket resales for a profit on Ford Field grounds, according to the team’s website.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The homeowner said the camera recorded someone running through backyards after the shooting.—
Michael Ruiz , Peter D'Abrosca , Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , David Spunt , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The person said the person of interest ran through neighbors’ backyards immediately after the shooting, according to Fox News.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Conrad eventually locates Jeremiah and manages to hand him the letter.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Jarcho locates an undecidability in masochistic desire.—
Michael Robbins,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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