as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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Recent Examples of patios
Seal up cracks and gaps around windows and doors and near patios to prevent access to potential nesting sites around the home.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
But here’s the catch — locals know to make reservations early in spring as these patios fill up fast once the weather hits its sweet spot.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Unlike the Executive Suites with patios, these are designed as entertaining spaces as much as sleeping quarters, with the Strip’s skyline rising in the distance.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
The driveway was reconfigured to create a larger backyard, now home to a pool, guesthouse, fitness center, and patios.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Once established, dandelions can take over, growing in cracks in sidewalks and patios and dotting your otherwise green lawn.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Breakfast patios overlook rafters drifting by; anglers cast from stone embankments; kayakers practice freestyle moves at the whitewater park in the middle of it all.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Plans include 45 moderate-income units and floor plans up to three bedrooms, ranging from 591 to 728 square feet, which would come with their own private balconies or patios.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
But here’s the catch — locals know to make reservations early in spring as these patios fill up fast once the weather hits its sweet spot.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Unlike the Executive Suites with patios, these are designed as entertaining spaces as much as sleeping quarters, with the Strip’s skyline rising in the distance.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
The driveway was reconfigured to create a larger backyard, now home to a pool, guesthouse, fitness center, and patios.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Once established, dandelions can take over, growing in cracks in sidewalks and patios and dotting your otherwise green lawn.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Breakfast patios overlook rafters drifting by; anglers cast from stone embankments; kayakers practice freestyle moves at the whitewater park in the middle of it all.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Plans include 45 moderate-income units and floor plans up to three bedrooms, ranging from 591 to 728 square feet, which would come with their own private balconies or patios.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
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Tropical landscaping melds effortlessly with the undisturbed vegetation enveloping the property, while a series of courtyards are tucked throughout the grounds, offering quiet nooks for relaxation.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Seville Quarter amps up the evenings with courtyards, live music, and classic cocktails, channeling a French Quarter vibe with Gulf Coast ease.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The enclosures are required so as to not release anything into the environment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Primarily a blocking tight end, Sims has only been targeted 17 times in his career, making 11 receptions for 93 yards.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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While McMillan and Coker carried the passing game as weapons down the stretch of last season, neither is known as a consistent yards-after-catch playmaker.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Patios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patios. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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