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
Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Universal’s three Orlando parks saw significant attendance declines in 2024, according to a report from the Themed Entertainment Association.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the gangs began actively recruiting younger members at Oakland High, Fremont High and Castlemont High, and began hanging out at Oakland’s San Antonio and Arroyo Viejo parks, using blue spray paint to mark their turf, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Confederate statues should be placed in museums as historical artifacts, not remain in parks or other locations that imply honor.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
The ordinance also includes provisions pertaining to parking, yielding to pedestrians and equestrians, and a prohibition in playgrounds, parks and school grounds not designated as a bicycle path or route.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
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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
Universal’s three Orlando parks saw significant attendance declines in 2024, according to a report from the Themed Entertainment Association.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the gangs began actively recruiting younger members at Oakland High, Fremont High and Castlemont High, and began hanging out at Oakland’s San Antonio and Arroyo Viejo parks, using blue spray paint to mark their turf, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Confederate statues should be placed in museums as historical artifacts, not remain in parks or other locations that imply honor.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
The ordinance also includes provisions pertaining to parking, yielding to pedestrians and equestrians, and a prohibition in playgrounds, parks and school grounds not designated as a bicycle path or route.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parks
Noun
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By comparison, Dowdle had 10 more rushing yards than the entire Packers offense through halftime.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although his longest run of the day was for just 13 yards, Wisner consistently ripped off four-, five- and six-yard carries to keep the offense on schedule and in manageable situations.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Their sharpness comes from compounds like lactucin and lactucopicrin, which plants produce in response to stress and cold.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the second picture, Garth plants a sweet kiss on 44-year-old Abrams’ cheek.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Custom estates and the semi-custom Artisan Series homes allow owners to realize their personal vision of a dream house.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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From the family-run vineyards and epic estates up north to the sophisticated dude ranches down south, nowhere else but California combines premium vintages and first-class amenities with so many avenues for family-friendly fun.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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This combination positions them uniquely to become AI aggregators – bringing together support, services and devices that that help consumers simplify and secure their digital lives.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Michelangelo Effect is an approach that positions the attendees as masterpieces.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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The neighborhood’s first hotel, Bay View Inn, once sat on the park’s grounds, but today visitors will find plenty of opportunities for recreation across its nine acres, and a boardwalk that overlooks Biscayne Bay.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The rectangular homes often contained courtyards or fronting gardens; window boxes hung below wood-frame windows.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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The spacious guest rooms and suites, surrounded by lush gardens and lagoon-style pools, feature private outdoor spaces and modern comforts like espresso machines, bathrobes, and Le Chemin by Byredo toiletries.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 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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Earlier this month, parts of several properties’ backyards in the wealthy enclave of Rancho Palo Verdes, 25 miles south of Los Angeles, crumbled into the ocean due to a landslide.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Farm-to-table gardening is another offering, giving clients the joy of fresh produce from their own backyards.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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