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playground

noun

Definition of playground

as in playland

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Recent Examples of playground The Harris family’s donation is separate and will cover the cost of a restroom and a nature playground, Records said. — Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026 And also creating a place, a playground, where actors can try things. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 With rugged topography, Ely is a playground for outdoor recreation. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 After school, encourage movement, whether that means the playground, a walk around the block or a bike ride before homework starts. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for playground

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Noun

In the playland of frozen drinks, though, ice plays an all-the-more crucial role.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
The $50 million playland opened in miserable Memorial Day weekend weather, but 12,000 visitors still showed up.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

Definition of playland

Noun

Carlos Manuel Vesga submitted the Pluribus episode where Manousos treks up through South America while accepting no help from the hive members, a showcase of defiant pride and a good bit of physically demanding work.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
Because the hive-minded beings communicate telepathically, re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin explained that the world often becomes unnaturally quiet, forcing the sound team to rethink where tension and comedy originate.

— Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

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Once a quiet Mediterranean fishing village, Saint-Tropez exploded into a global hot spot in the 1950s, sparking a massive, decades-long surge in tourism, the National Geographic reported.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Once an industrial island adjacent to Boise State, the neighborhood is becoming a hot spot for the city’s affordable housing plan.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of hot spot

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Balancing functionality with the brand’s house codes, the bag features two spacious compartments and a zippered one in the center.

— Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Sunday marked the grand opening of the center's Community Baby Closet, which offers resources such as diapers, wipes, newborn clothing, baby gear and postpartum supplies.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of center

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After obtaining remote code execution, agents inspected the local system, identified a Linux kernel version vulnerable to a recent privilege escalation flaw, downloaded an exploit, adapted it and obtained root access.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, cook 2 cups yellow corn kernels in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until warmed through and browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of kernel

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Iran’s economy was in a poor state before the war too, with dire economic conditions a key driving factor behind the anti-regime demonstrations which kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran in 2025.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
As the world has become less secure, Lagarde said on Wednesday, capital flows into Europe have been put at risk.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

The targets weren't oil refineries, maritime hubs or arms plants hit by other Ukrainian strikes, but warehouses that bring the convenience of online shopping across the breadth of Russia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
For the first time in almost a month, a large tanker last week began loading crude at the western terminal of Iran’s main export hub Kharg Island, Windward said.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

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