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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Our public spaces — sidewalks near schools, parks, libraries and other sensitive locations — must remain safe and accessible for all residents, and the ordinance provides a lawful, structured framework for addressing encampments that interfere with public safety and access.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
While some of those projects have been welcomed by residents, some have gotten pushback for making beloved city parks inaccessible for much of the spring and summer.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 May 2026
The $8 billion merger of Six Flags and Cedar Fair means both parks are owned now by the same company.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
While visions for parks and private development have come forward over the years — including when private developer Sunflower Redevelopment LLC purchased the site in 2005 — federal funding shortages and ongoing remediation efforts have pushed those dreams down the road.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Stroll through Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo’s largest parks, then head to Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in Tokyo.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, the students were glad to help with the cleanup, part of the daylong Earth Day events at Portage’s parks.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Stroll through Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo’s largest parks, before heading to the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in Tokyo.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
Crowds crammed into parks throughout northern Brevard County to get close-up views.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Our public spaces — sidewalks near schools, parks, libraries and other sensitive locations — must remain safe and accessible for all residents, and the ordinance provides a lawful, structured framework for addressing encampments that interfere with public safety and access.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
While some of those projects have been welcomed by residents, some have gotten pushback for making beloved city parks inaccessible for much of the spring and summer.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 May 2026
The $8 billion merger of Six Flags and Cedar Fair means both parks are owned now by the same company.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
While visions for parks and private development have come forward over the years — including when private developer Sunflower Redevelopment LLC purchased the site in 2005 — federal funding shortages and ongoing remediation efforts have pushed those dreams down the road.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Stroll through Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo’s largest parks, then head to Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in Tokyo.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, the students were glad to help with the cleanup, part of the daylong Earth Day events at Portage’s parks.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Stroll through Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo’s largest parks, before heading to the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in Tokyo.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 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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For history, consider that the course – in the 1950s – was the longest in the world, clocking in at 8,040 yards.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The robotic mower is the brand’s first consumer product, taking the same navigation technology proven in commercial environments and putting it to work in residential yards.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 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
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The council launched the Downtown Area Command, which stations more EMS medics and vehicles downtown during weekends and special events, in October 2024 in response to multiple drownings in Lady Bird Lake.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Bean plants themselves enhance soil nutrition, benefiting its partners in return.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Michael Quinn, a New York attorney who advises estates said that the commercial art world has become so professionalized that many postwar artists are unprepared to organize their studios, archives, and intellectual property before death.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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Ardie Tavangarian and his company, Arya Group Inc, are known for specializing in unique high-end modern residential estates.—
Rudabeh Shahbazi,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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By sourcing insulation from wetland crops, Ponda positions BioPuff as an alternative to both synthetics and down—and as a way to help restore damaged ecosystems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The North Star state now has an opportunity to write a narrative that positions it as a hub for both innovation and solidarity — harnessing stories that can travel beyond local borders and serve as a model for entrepreneurs everywhere.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Witnesses told Onmanorama the elephant recklessly wandered around the temple grounds, ramming into the sides of houses and flipping scooters, as officials attempted to control the situation.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Rules and specifics vary with each game, but it is usually organized by graduating seniors in high school and is played off school grounds.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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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
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Each room and suite opens to a private balcony, offering uninterrupted views of the ocean, pools, or verdant gardens.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The sale will feature homegrown flower, vegetable and herb plants ready for gardens and containers, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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