as in grasses
an area of ground (such as the ground around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with short grass
We had a picnic on the lawn in front of the monument. a neighborhood with well-kept lawns
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Recent Examples of lawns
His volunteering includes helping seniors by mowing their lawns, trimming their hedges and bringing them dinner on holidays.
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Starting March 27 through April 12, Wauwatosa residents can place loose leaves that have sat on their cold lawns all winter out into the street for collection.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Urban canals are also susceptible because of nutrient runoff and pollution from roads, lawns and septic systems.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the Rockies, Denver Water approved limits to watering lawns and other restrictions, with hopes of achieving a 20% cut.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Alarmed civic officials across the West have already begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns, cleaning cars and even whether restaurant patrons get served glasses of water.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Think of a full-width drawing room and a more intimate withdrawing room overlooking the lawns.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Prepare your home and property Water lawns, shrubs and trees if possible.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Although Arizona is dry, gnats do show up around irrigated areas like lawns, gardens, golf courses and near standing water such as ponds or drainage areas.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Starting March 27 through April 12, Wauwatosa residents can place loose leaves that have sat on their cold lawns all winter out into the street for collection.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Urban canals are also susceptible because of nutrient runoff and pollution from roads, lawns and septic systems.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the Rockies, Denver Water approved limits to watering lawns and other restrictions, with hopes of achieving a 20% cut.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Alarmed civic officials across the West have already begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns, cleaning cars and even whether restaurant patrons get served glasses of water.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Think of a full-width drawing room and a more intimate withdrawing room overlooking the lawns.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Prepare your home and property Water lawns, shrubs and trees if possible.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Although Arizona is dry, gnats do show up around irrigated areas like lawns, gardens, golf courses and near standing water such as ponds or drainage areas.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawns
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Alternatives And Additional Tips While spring is the best time to plant warm-season grasses, consider fall as an alternative for cool-season grass species.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Unlike warm-season grasses, cool-season grass seed is commonly used for overseeding and starting a new lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Because she was not permitted on school grounds and not authorized to take the student off school property, she was charged with felony kidnapping.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Trains, buses and the Metrorail will drop fans off at the Miami Intermodal Center, which is adjacent to Miami International Airport and across the street from the stadium grounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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