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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Applicators infiltrated cities across the nation, coating the chemical on street trees, parks and front lawns.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Cooling and hydration centers begin to open to the public while hiking trails at scenic mountain parks start to close.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In turn, this could attract tremendous traffic with The Wrap forecasting that as many as 32 million guests could visit in the first year compared to low single digit millions at Miral’s existing parks.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Unwind in a jardin Recharging in a city jardin is as authentic a Parisian experience as any, with 500-plus parks and green spaces to let wee ones run wild.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Levine Cava’s initial budget plan had a long list of Parks Department cuts and fee hikes, including cutting back on grass mowing, ending activities at neighborhood parks, and adding new parking fees at Tropical Park and other facilities.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Check the National Park Service website to look for free parks in your area.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
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Here’s what else Disney announced for its parks, at Destination D23 and beyond.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Applicators infiltrated cities across the nation, coating the chemical on street trees, parks and front lawns.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Cooling and hydration centers begin to open to the public while hiking trails at scenic mountain parks start to close.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In turn, this could attract tremendous traffic with The Wrap forecasting that as many as 32 million guests could visit in the first year compared to low single digit millions at Miral’s existing parks.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Unwind in a jardin Recharging in a city jardin is as authentic a Parisian experience as any, with 500-plus parks and green spaces to let wee ones run wild.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Levine Cava’s initial budget plan had a long list of Parks Department cuts and fee hikes, including cutting back on grass mowing, ending activities at neighborhood parks, and adding new parking fees at Tropical Park and other facilities.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Check the National Park Service website to look for free parks in your area.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parks
Noun
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Daniel Jones’ 197 yards passing were the most ever in a first half in his career.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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One week later, Smith finished with eight catches for a career-high 169 yards.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, Bongiovi plants a kiss on his wife's cheek while Brown takes a selfie in a casual diner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Options range from wine and olive tastings at local estates to helicopter tours over the Dolomites.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fact that the event centres around recognising the world’s best fine wine and rare spirit estates, while raising money for the Gérard Basset Foundation (the only charity that raises funds for the wine, spirit and hospitality industry globally) only adds to the feel good atmosphere at the event.—
Liquid Icons,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s NewsNation, which positions its performance as a growth story.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Despite opposition from Democrats — including a quorum break that derailed an earlier special session — Republican lawmakers successfully ushered in a new congressional map that positions Republicans to pick up five seats in Congress.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do a separate soil test for each distinct area of your yard, such as existing or future vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, because the lab recommendations will depend on the type of plants in that area.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Here, Old Hollywood and contemporary design share the same living rooms, bedrooms, and gardens.—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 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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Wild rabbits are known to make nests sometimes in people's backyards, where mothers give birth to babies, known as kits or kittens, who remain in the nest for around three weeks.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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If more Americans are open to affordable housing in their own backyards, the political and zoning obstacles that have slowed construction for decades may start to give way.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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