parks 1 of 2

Definition of parksnext
plural of park

parks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of park

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of parks
Noun
Despite being home to multiple public parks, the subdivision has just two public vehicle entrances. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Anaheim’s schools, parks and swimming pool were segregated until the 1950s. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Murals of a variety of styles continue to adorn buildings, walls and parks in the Sacramento region, with varying degrees of issues and controversy and connections to art, history and community. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Those decisions shape the funding available for their schools, parks, playgrounds, and pools, as well as the libraries and community resources available to them. — Jeanette Senecal, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 For generations, American streets and parks showcased the tall, stately pillars of rows and rows of elm trees. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Global Citizen officials made the announcement Friday afternoon, revealing that the decision came after a consultation with officials from the city of New York and its parks division. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 There is a coastal flood advisory for Volusia County, with minor to moderate flooding possible in low-lying lots, parks, docks and roadways near the shoreline and along the Intracoastal. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 One combination might include power lines being placed underground and data centers being allowed near homes and parks, but environmental impact assessments not being required. — Fengxiu Zhang, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 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
Noun
  • In their last two games, including a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Lions have allowed 569 passing yards and six touchdowns without an interception.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Baugh’s running mate, Duke Clark, had 126 yards and a TD against the Rebels, and has 259 yards and three TDs this season.
    — PJ Green September 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
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
Noun
  • That is because in many cases, probate judges determined there was nothing left in the estates after funeral costs and other debts were paid.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
  • David Jobin, the president and CEO of South Florida philanthropic organization Our Fund Foundation, said more people have reached out to pledge money in their wills and estates since anti-DEI laws began passing in Florida.
    — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Moving plants indoors during cold snaps can keep mums in flower longer.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The repeal’s effect on power companies’ present-day decisions – which plants to continue to operate, what to build and with what pollution controls built in – affects the electricity prices consumers pay now and over the coming decades.
    — Akshaya Jha, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Ming Yang, a Chinese manufacturer, has already been blocked from building a factory in Scotland on national security grounds.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The house and its grounds form the backbone of filming locations, though certain spaces on the property were either too cramped or did not provide the right lighting for film production.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The agreement positions Dentsu as the central point of contact for brand marketers looking to tap into Kodansha’s IP for sponsorships, tie-in campaigns, live events and fan experiences throughout the Americas.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Emanuel’s own family may also be a factor in the race as Rahm Emanuel potentially positions himself to play centrist spoiler on the Democratic side.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Cut back catmint, hostas, and salvia in fall for tidier gardens, pest prevention, and improved flowering.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Parts of the landscape date to work by Capability Brown, while the more recent gardens were overseen by landscape designer Kim Wilkie.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Concertgoers are surely used to the fan archetype who camps outside the venue for hours to secure a spot along the barricade, but the lines outside Nationals Park on Wednesday didn’t hold the promise of a better view.
    — Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 25 July 2026
  • 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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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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