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Recent Examples of playground
In appreciation of the nonprofit’s support, the new pediatric complex will include a special playground for patients and families receiving care at the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, which will bear CCF’s name.
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Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The crystal-clear waters of Three Sisters Springs and King’s Bay are the perfect playground for kayaking, paddleboarding, or snorkeling alongside dolphins, turtles, and—most famously—hundreds of gentle manatees during the winter months.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
The Middle East has become a playground for American financiers, who are salivating at the chance of tapping huge sums of money and shaping the region’s financial markets in their own image.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Truckee River Flowing straight from cobalt Tahoe into the heart of Reno, the Truckee River is the city’s front-yard playground and its year-round heartbeat.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
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Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The crystal-clear waters of Three Sisters Springs and King’s Bay are the perfect playground for kayaking, paddleboarding, or snorkeling alongside dolphins, turtles, and—most famously—hundreds of gentle manatees during the winter months.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
The Middle East has become a playground for American financiers, who are salivating at the chance of tapping huge sums of money and shaping the region’s financial markets in their own image.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Truckee River Flowing straight from cobalt Tahoe into the heart of Reno, the Truckee River is the city’s front-yard playground and its year-round heartbeat.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playground
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There will be snow, an ice rink, roasting marshmallows around a campfire, winter wonderland character encounters, a light walk, bounce house playland, free photo booth and food vendors selling refreshments.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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While there are moss species in the desert and on snowy mountaintops, the warm, moist environments of the Southeastern United States are a moss playland.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The long-term prospects of the war don’t spell improvement for the hotbed, with a report from Reuters indicating drone attacks could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz for months.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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Patrolling a ‘hotbed’ of congestion, rage On Sunday afternoons, Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Seibert likes to position his patrol motorcycle along the rocky curves of Idaho 55.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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People can also identify and avoid triggers, reduce stress, and adjust their diet to help ease hive symptoms.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Mar. 2026
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This could be insect eggs hatching, moths emerging from their hiding spots in the leaves, or bees leaving their hive or nest in search of food.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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But this isn’t the only historical hot spot Styles is focused on.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Indochine was just a hot spot that was big amongst the fashion crowd.—
Kyle Beechey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Concerns center on Azizi’s ties to regional leaders and the scale of Nation Media’s operations, which employ hundreds of journalists across television, radio, and print in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the bacon and sausage, this queso is packed with filling black beans, corn kernels, scallions, cheese, jalapeños, and our favorite, Rotel tomatoes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, pollination may occur during extreme summer heat, reducing kernels on your cobs.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Intense airstrikes hit early Friday around Iran's capital, Tehran, as well as outlying areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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More traditional and slower-paced than Japan’s capital, Tokyo, or its neighbor, Osaka, the city is truly breathtaking in a unique way; rich historic districts, centuries-old temples, and zen gardens stand in for sleek skyscrapers and neon lights.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Located on the third floor, this is the social hub of the hotel, with a bar, space for live performances, and a colorful dining room filled with sofas and armchairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Playground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playground. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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