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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
Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
New enrichment features and varied yard layouts are meant to encourage more natural giraffe behavior, Putney said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Another summer of sweltering heat is coming, and Amazon shoppers are already shopping for above-ground pools for their yards.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
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Noun
This super athletic girl requires a yard with a high fence.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
New enrichment features and varied yard layouts are meant to encourage more natural giraffe behavior, Putney said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Another summer of sweltering heat is coming, and Amazon shoppers are already shopping for above-ground pools for their yards.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yard
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Word to the wise, book a room facing the courtyard for a quieter stay, as city view rooms tend to come with city view noises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Footage taken by local media in the courtyard and inside the building showed clouds of tear gas as riot police stormed through the premises, before journalists were removed by the police.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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In Long Beach, Forest Lawn, a cemetery park built in 1921, held a Memorial Day observance on Monday morning that featured a keynote address, patriotic music, invocation, ceremonial wreath presentation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a color guard, and a presidential proclamation.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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The general fund covers the city’s everyday expenses such as personnel, public safety, libraries and the maintenance of streets, parks and buildings.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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If your summer wardrobe is feeling a bit boring or outdated, don’t fret — Amazon just added tons of new styles to its sale section, and my top picks are all going for $10 or less.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Always check for live music, the sustainable safari and tons of local goods.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Deluxe tree-top suites with patios overlook abundant wildflowers, while family-style log cabins beckon for groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Oh, the humanity During the happy hour, Blade talked with the live audience on the SiriusXM patio on the air.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
26 May 2026
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Commenters also mentioned several dozen compounding pharmacies — often in the same posts about telehealth.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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More than a dozen search warrants were also executed at massage parlors, the attorney general's office said.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Every mosquito in dark enclosures entered diapause.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Animal rights activists argued that zoo enclosures were no place for big-brained, social pachyderms.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Tomatoes are among the most popular backyard garden crops—and with good reason.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Elsewhere across the lush landscaping, gravel gardens and lounge areas set a more tranquil tone, while a heated saltwater pool and spa connected by a cascading water feature anchor the backyard.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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This especially applies to our special education teachers, many of whom carry increasingly unsustainable case loads.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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For example, the commercial loads in the CBS Sunday afternoon NFL games are identical to the loads that pop up during the games streaming on Paramount+.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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“Yard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yard. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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