stockyards

Definition of stockyardsnext
plural of stockyard

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Noun
  • Keep yards tidy—overgrowth, dead plants, and weedy driveways are neighborhood no-nos.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Hurst is a 6-foot-4, 202-pound wide receiver who dominated small-school competition, catching 187 passes for 2,992 yards with 25 touchdowns in four seasons split between Valdosta State and Georgia State.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Some are year-round and others are seasonal, but these guest ranches all offer fresh air, scenic adventures on horseback, and family memories to cherish.
    Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Dotted with ranches and private conservancies, it is often overlooked by camera-toting visitors chasing the Great Migration.
    Susan Rigetti, Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Stockyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockyards. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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