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
Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
That's why permits are required for digging in city parks.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
The reserve partnered with Zambia’s ministries of tourism and parks and wildlife to relocate the 7-year-old lions from a small enclosure at a Tanzanian tourist attraction.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
That’s what’s giving parks enthusiasts heartburn this spring.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Several parks and greenways will be affected by the project, including the complete removal of Wilmore Park.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Three Encinitas city parks currently have skateboarding facilities.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Potential measures include design modifications informed by microclimate modeling, greenbelts or parks to buffer heat discharge, and city-level permitting requirements that account for local heat impact, according to the press release.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.
—Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
With its proximity to the sea and provincial parks, busy restaurant scene, and charming history, this town is an alternative to Bar Harbor in neighboring Maine.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
That's why permits are required for digging in city parks.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
The reserve partnered with Zambia’s ministries of tourism and parks and wildlife to relocate the 7-year-old lions from a small enclosure at a Tanzanian tourist attraction.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
That’s what’s giving parks enthusiasts heartburn this spring.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Several parks and greenways will be affected by the project, including the complete removal of Wilmore Park.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Three Encinitas city parks currently have skateboarding facilities.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Potential measures include design modifications informed by microclimate modeling, greenbelts or parks to buffer heat discharge, and city-level permitting requirements that account for local heat impact, according to the press release.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.
—Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 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
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Rico Dowdle started at running back, but finished with just six touches for 15 yards in the 34-31 loss to the Rams.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Unlike waterspouts that rarely last past a few yards on land, a tornadic waterspout can come onshore and continue causing tornadic damage.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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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
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The council launched the Downtown Area Command, which stations more EMS medics and vehicles downtown during weekends and special events, in October 2024 in response to multiple drownings in Lady Bird Lake.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Gardening expert Kris Bordessa also plants as deeply as possible.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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Families are assembling adjacent estates over time, creating compounds designed to remain within clans for generations.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Today, his holdings stretch from massive waterfront estates to private islands across some of the world’s most exclusive destinations.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The announcement positions the system as suitable for missions requiring both speed and image quality.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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In recent years, even some advocates of free trade have come around to the idea that certain tariffs can be justified on strategic and national-security grounds, especially when working with an avowedly mercantilist country like China.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Russia’s largest airport — Moscow’s Sheremetyevo — reported that drone debris had fallen on its grounds without causing damage or affecting flights.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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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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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
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Eco effort An eco-tour showcasing the hotel's lush gardens (watered with gray water) and native plants is available to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Additional highlights include a children’s play area, a small vineyard, vegetable and melon gardens, and a four-car garage.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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