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Recent Examples of playgrounds
Both playgrounds are expected to be ready for the 2026-27 school year, and the district also plans to bring similar playground improvements to other schools.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
In some settlements, playgrounds were crowded, with five times the number of children per playground, when compared to other settlements with similar populations.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As playgrounds evolve to encourage children not just to climb and swing but to be creative, researchers have focused on how different playground designs influence play.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
In some settlements, playgrounds were crowded, with five times the number of children per playground, when compared to other settlements with similar populations.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As playgrounds evolve to encourage children not just to climb and swing but to be creative, researchers have focused on how different playground designs influence play.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playgrounds
Noun
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Twenty-six of the schools who’ve produced more than Carroll are located in the California or Florida hotbeds.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The early-season tournaments or invitationals, such as Clearwater two weeks ago or the gem of this past week, the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, are hotbeds for shocking upsets and surprising — and sometimes uncharacteristic — early-season thrillers.—
Molly Keshin,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Top mobile hot spots for 10 devices Compatible with the Verizon network, this mobile hot spot allows 10 simultaneous connections.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This summer, the mayor says recreational centers will begin hosting midnight basketball.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The free, one-day event centers on independent comic creators, cosplay, and beginner-friendly Dungeons and Dragons, offering a smaller, more focused alternative to traditional conventions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Playgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playgrounds. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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