1
as in courtyards
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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2
as in acres
the area around and belonging to a building
we're looking for a house with a big yard
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as in tons
a considerable amount
a composer who produced yards of gorgeous music over the course of a long career
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Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The crew initially reported that the runway wasn't visible despite calm winds and visibility being around 3,000 yards.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
In the past two years, Russian territorial gains in some areas can be measured in just yards per day, well under half a football field, the CSIS report says.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
The visuals still take some getting used to — the lonely kicker set up 30 yards behind the nearest teammate, the coverage players and opposing blockers standing frozen as the kick sails over their heads.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Waiting out the storm On Duncan Bridge Road in White County, Marilyn Landers stood outside her home, watching utility trucks roll by and neighbors clear branches from their yards.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
But Wright played in Seattle’s 44-13 win against the Saints, rushing for 20 yards in five carries.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
On passes thrown at least 20 air yards, his accuracy wasn’t great but his production was generally good.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The left-hander threw for 228 yards against Northern Colorado in Week 1 and put up three total touchdowns against Black Hills State in Week 3.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Especially with Marshawn Lynch at running back, who had 1,306 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, this was a shock to many.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The crew initially reported that the runway wasn't visible despite calm winds and visibility being around 3,000 yards.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
In the past two years, Russian territorial gains in some areas can be measured in just yards per day, well under half a football field, the CSIS report says.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
The visuals still take some getting used to — the lonely kicker set up 30 yards behind the nearest teammate, the coverage players and opposing blockers standing frozen as the kick sails over their heads.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Waiting out the storm On Duncan Bridge Road in White County, Marilyn Landers stood outside her home, watching utility trucks roll by and neighbors clear branches from their yards.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
But Wright played in Seattle’s 44-13 win against the Saints, rushing for 20 yards in five carries.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
On passes thrown at least 20 air yards, his accuracy wasn’t great but his production was generally good.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The left-hander threw for 228 yards against Northern Colorado in Week 1 and put up three total touchdowns against Black Hills State in Week 3.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Yards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yards. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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