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
Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
But navigating Iguazú, which is split into two parks—Iguazú National Park in Argentina and Iguaçu National Park in Brazil—can be confusing.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Troy's 2025 bond proposal asked residents to consider a $137 million bond to build a new library, make improvements to roads including Coolidge and Wattles, make improvements to city parks and purchase new bodycams for Troy's police department.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Areas like fields, parks, and waterfronts are optimal spots to view the supermoon.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The bonds would help pay for public safety, streets and parks.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Guerra — who represents the 6th District and neighborhoods including Colonial Manor, Elmhurst and Tahoe Park — has served on the City Council since 2015, and has been a vocal advocate for public parks, pedestrian safety and improving local business corridors.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Annual passes were limited to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure to keep locals backfilling the existing parks while crowds flocked to Epic Universe.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
Stigma and barriers persist Thirty minutes away from Hillsboro, however, Reedsburg’s zoning ordinances prohibit mobile and manufactured homes outside of mobile home parks, where homeowners pay a monthly fee to rent a lot.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
But navigating Iguazú, which is split into two parks—Iguazú National Park in Argentina and Iguaçu National Park in Brazil—can be confusing.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Troy's 2025 bond proposal asked residents to consider a $137 million bond to build a new library, make improvements to roads including Coolidge and Wattles, make improvements to city parks and purchase new bodycams for Troy's police department.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Areas like fields, parks, and waterfronts are optimal spots to view the supermoon.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The bonds would help pay for public safety, streets and parks.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Guerra — who represents the 6th District and neighborhoods including Colonial Manor, Elmhurst and Tahoe Park — has served on the City Council since 2015, and has been a vocal advocate for public parks, pedestrian safety and improving local business corridors.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Annual passes were limited to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure to keep locals backfilling the existing parks while crowds flocked to Epic Universe.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parks
Noun
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Mills finished 27-of-45 for 292 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kansas totaled 369 yards of total offense, but the Jayhawks still punted the ball five times.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Repot plants every two to three years into a container that is one to two sizes larger than the current pot.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The drop in temperatures comes as several states have already experienced their first frost or hard freeze, with NWS meteorologists advising people to bring pets and plants indoors as far south as Texas and Alabama as winter temperatures take hold.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Apartments and condos, starter homes, elegant estates, and numerous subdivisions give an array of housing options.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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As well as talking to potential partners, Studio TF1 was also in contact with the film’s original cowriters Rappeneau and Mnouchkine as well as the estates of Boulanger and de Broca.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company positions its cards as simple, durable, and seed-phrase-free by default.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s commitment to sanctuary policies positions him as a direct counterweight to federal immigration enforcement.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Feith wanted to keep export controls in place, on national-security grounds.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Guests can wander through Wednesday and Enid’s dorm, Principal Weems’ office, the biology lab, festival grounds, the halls of Nevermore Academy and cursed carnival rides.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Hunt gardens in the Talega enclave within the city of San Clemente, and praises his purple Polygala x dalmaisiana, commonly known as sweet pea shrub.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Located near Queen Elizabeth’s palace in Windsor, the sprawling property has eight bedrooms, classic English interiors, gorgeous gardens, tennis courts, a library, and an 18th-century orangery that John restored with the help of designers Andrew Protheroe and Adrian Cooper-Grigg.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Outdoor treatments are designed to reduce mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects that can make backyards difficult to enjoy.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, getting regulator and zoning approvals for nuclear facilities is a long process as most citizens do not want nuclear reactors in their backyards.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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