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
Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Waikiki’s golf, parks, beaches, and dining are nearby.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
During this four- to five-mile run—depending on your exact starting point—sights will include gorgeous homes, turquoise waters, lovely city parks, and perhaps even some humpback whale sightings.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Under the agreement with Kimley-Horn, the Daxbots have aggregated data on sidewalks at dozens of city buildings and parks.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
The theaters, the parks, the cathedrals, the skyscrapers.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Information about these and other local parks can be found through Santa Clara Parks.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Officials are considering a variety of uses for the tax revenue — including expanding fire protection and emergency services, but also improving roads, maintaining parks, and more.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Estimates vary, but something between a third and half of all local and state historical sites, houses, parks, and museums were either founded or received substantial funding from the federal government during the Bicentennial decade, from 1970 to 1980.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
The development will add a town center, schools and apartments along with more parks and trails.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Waikiki’s golf, parks, beaches, and dining are nearby.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
During this four- to five-mile run—depending on your exact starting point—sights will include gorgeous homes, turquoise waters, lovely city parks, and perhaps even some humpback whale sightings.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Under the agreement with Kimley-Horn, the Daxbots have aggregated data on sidewalks at dozens of city buildings and parks.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
The theaters, the parks, the cathedrals, the skyscrapers.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Information about these and other local parks can be found through Santa Clara Parks.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Officials are considering a variety of uses for the tax revenue — including expanding fire protection and emergency services, but also improving roads, maintaining parks, and more.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Estimates vary, but something between a third and half of all local and state historical sites, houses, parks, and museums were either founded or received substantial funding from the federal government during the Bicentennial decade, from 1970 to 1980.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 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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Atwell, however, had the second-worst season of his career in 2025, finishing with six catches for 192 yards and a touchdown.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica; 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Saturn also stations direct in Pisces this week in your sector of higher education and long-term vision.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Silas quietly, succinctly and secretly plants a piece of information in his pocket, which has great value.—
Max Gao,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2026
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And while these plants welcome pollinators of all kinds, deer don't like to dine on them.—
Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Madera has devoted his fortune to restoring historic estates and transforming them into intimate luxury retreats.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Last fall, big estates returned.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Which positions Kelce as a need more than a bonus.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Irruption Theory positions consciousness as an active driver of behavior, with potential evolutionary benefits.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One thing to keep in mind is that the deterrent effect of coffee grounds may be more temporary than other methods.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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The tournament even promotes itself with that slogan, including an imposing overhead sign in the center of the venue grounds.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 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
Noun
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The center, built in 2004 on former agricultural land at a cost of $285 million, is one of the largest regional malls in Southern California, with more than 30 buildings on 12 blocks, interspersed with parks, gardens and fountains.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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That translates to more than 148 parks, gardens, and recreation areas, according to the study, with plenty of lakes, trails, and botanical gardens to explore.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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