dooryards

plural of dooryard

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Noun
  • The homeowner said the camera recorded someone running through backyards after the shooting.
    Michael Ruiz , Peter D'Abrosca , Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , David Spunt , CB Cotton, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The person said the person of interest ran through neighbors’ backyards immediately after the shooting, according to Fox News.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Do a separate soil test for each distinct area of your yard, such as existing or future vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, because the lab recommendations will depend on the type of plants in that area.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Here, Old Hollywood and contemporary design share the same living rooms, bedrooms, and gardens.
    John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Dooryards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dooryards. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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