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as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
inmates are allowed an hour of exercise in the prison's inner yard
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as in ton
a considerable amount
a composer who produced yards of gorgeous music over the course of a long career
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Recent Examples of yard
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
These Bell and Howell solar lights are a true multi-purpose solution for your yard.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
In addition to recording a league-leading 5.7 yards per carry, the former Texas A&M standout rushed for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Spring gardening doesn’t require a sprawling yard to make an impact — the right flowers in pots, baskets and small beds can transform a front porch or entryway.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
These Bell and Howell solar lights are a true multi-purpose solution for your yard.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
In addition to recording a league-leading 5.7 yards per carry, the former Texas A&M standout rushed for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Spring gardening doesn’t require a sprawling yard to make an impact — the right flowers in pots, baskets and small beds can transform a front porch or entryway.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yard
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The second major change is that a swath of the roof was removed, creating an expansive courtyard and open-air entrance and lobby area, which feels right for the location and, again, cuts down on the air conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Follow the park on Instagram and Facebook at @judyblackpark and the dedicated farmers market Instagram account at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for weekly features and updates.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The reliever, who had previously kept the ball in the park all year, also gave one up to the Brewers’ Jake Bauers in the Yankees’ loss on Saturday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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One way that the country is choosing to signal its new start to the world is through the metaphorically bizarre but logistically impressive feat of transporting a 60-ton iceberg from the Antarctic to the 1992 Expo in Seville, Spain — crackly TV footage of which opens the film.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Larger sauropods have been found from later on in the Cretaceous period — one as heavy as 70 tons.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Guests tend to gather at the patio bar to share stories of their treks over a few cocktails at sundown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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With a lush outdoor patio and warm service, El Tule offers bold flavors and a taste of tradition.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Derek White Thursday's stop was part of Coca-Cola's global FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, which is traveling to dozens of cities ahead of the tournament.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Both companies, before their collapse in 2023, developed and planned a dozen mixed-use condo and single-family home projects in Coral Gables, Miami and Miami Beach.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The new enclosure will allow the giraffes to roam inside and outside, eliminating what used to be a long walk from the zoo’s African Savanna to their housing barn.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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When completed, the new enclosure weighed seventy pounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Turn your backyard into a playground for all ages with these weatherproof cornhole boards.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Yard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yard. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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