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noun

Definition of parksnext
plural of park
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of park
as in stations

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Recent Examples of parks
Noun
But the value of parks to a studio extends beyond ticket and merchandise sales. — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 Three of its four international parks either don’t pay a dividend or only pay small sums. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 And the Fourth of July holiday week was kind of a breeze, with low wait times at most attractions at both parks. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Officials have acknowledged that the ordinance would make parks and public works projects pricier and require more staff time while roping in outside consultants. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026 The nation's public lands include parks, trails and open spaces that encourage outdoor recreation and physical activity. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 In the state of La Guaira, many people who lost their homes, and in some cases their families, are now living in tents in parks, temporary shelters, or with relatives and friends. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 These kinds of parks require complex financing from different sources, including philanthropy, federal dollars and local sources, Daniel Church, a Sasaki official who worked on the plan, said Tuesday. — Arkansas Online, 7 July 2026 Other foundation money plants new trees, builds trails and brings more than 536,000 kids from 5,000 schools to the parks each year, according to the foundation’s 2025 annual report. — Diana Lamdin Meyer, USA Today, 6 July 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
  1. yards
  2. stations
  3. estates
  4. plants
  5. grounds
  6. positions
  7. gardens
  8. camps
Noun
  • According to the temporary restraining order, Marcellus Wiley must have no contact with his wife and their three children, ages 6-10, and must not come within 100 yards of them.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Since construction began on the Nebius data center, Bly Road residents have reported constant construction noise, along with dust clouds and excessive wear and tear on the road and their yards as heavy machines travel to and from the site.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of yards
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
Definition of stations
Noun
  • Bequest giving has always been lumpy — a handful of nine-figure estates can move the number.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • While debt relief programs generally aren't designed for estates, understanding how creditors approach settlements can sometimes make negotiations more productive when an estate cannot fully repay outstanding obligations.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of estates
Verb
  • The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Space plants 12 inches apart and water at the base to prevent powdery mildew.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of plants
Noun
  • If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of grounds
Verb
  • Industry data now positions the gym as the third place where people go to find community outside work, school and home.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The company also positions CobraJet as one layer within a broader air-defense network.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of positions
Noun
  • With their bright, gold-yellow blooms and intense fragrance, marigolds are a popular companion plant in many home gardens.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • The cafe presents a farm-to-table menu, sourcing much of its produce from the MAKE Farm, along with its on-site gardens and other local farms.
    — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
Definition of gardens
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
Definition of camps

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