as in yards
the area around and belonging to a building
the tycoon's country estate is surrounded by a 500-acre park
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Recent Examples of parks
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Now the parks department is asking the county Board of Supervisors to approve new emergency regulations to increase penalties.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Los Angeles County has renamed the holiday to Farmworkers Day and will begin its efforts to review and rename its assets with Chavez’s name, such as streets, parks, county facilities and more.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Example factors included the cost of a medical visit, premature death rates, access to mental health counselors, fruit and vegetable consumption, fitness and instruction centers per capita, physically active adults, parkland and quality of parks.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
What else to know McCandless’ campaign priorities include installing smart meters for utilities, improving property code enforcement, funding home repairs for older residents and reinvesting in parks and bus services.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Last fall, the Oregon Youth Soccer Association announced the cancellation or rescheduling of several games in Portland over concerns about immigration agents in parks, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The developers also heard from members of the City Council, who raised some questions about things like a lack of walking access from the housing to surrounding parks and stores and a desire for green space.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The accusations have created an outcry to erase Chavez’s name from schools, parks, streets, buildings and holidays.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Now the parks department is asking the county Board of Supervisors to approve new emergency regulations to increase penalties.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Los Angeles County has renamed the holiday to Farmworkers Day and will begin its efforts to review and rename its assets with Chavez’s name, such as streets, parks, county facilities and more.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Example factors included the cost of a medical visit, premature death rates, access to mental health counselors, fruit and vegetable consumption, fitness and instruction centers per capita, physically active adults, parkland and quality of parks.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
What else to know McCandless’ campaign priorities include installing smart meters for utilities, improving property code enforcement, funding home repairs for older residents and reinvesting in parks and bus services.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Last fall, the Oregon Youth Soccer Association announced the cancellation or rescheduling of several games in Portland over concerns about immigration agents in parks, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The developers also heard from members of the City Council, who raised some questions about things like a lack of walking access from the housing to surrounding parks and stores and a desire for green space.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The accusations have created an outcry to erase Chavez’s name from schools, parks, streets, buildings and holidays.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Sesame Place parks The following United Parks & Resorts theme parks have a zero-change fee policy for guests wanting to reschedule park visits.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parks
Noun
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That’s your yards-after-catch guy.—
Alex Zietlow
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cloutier, who threw for 2,058 yards and 21 TDs last season, has offers from Arizona and Sacramento State.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The council launched the Downtown Area Command, which stations more EMS medics and vehicles downtown during weekends and special events, in October 2024 in response to multiple drownings in Lady Bird Lake.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Saturn also stations direct in Pisces this week in your sector of higher education and long-term vision.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Nov. 2025
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Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the opening moments, Loznitsa, working with the Romanian cinematographer Oleg Mutu, plants the camera before the prison gates, which open with a loud creak, allowing a fresh batch of emaciated arrivals to shuffle into a work yard.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hogan was appointed administrator of the estates of Jason Evans and Emily Evans after their deaths.—
Ricardo Delgado,
San Antonio Express-News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In recent months, Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin and others have bought up lavish beachfront estates and new commercial office spaces in South Florida.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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This growing local sourcing ecosystem, strengthened by rising domestic demand and export‑friendly policies, positions India as an increasingly strategic base for Ikea.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Within this environment, Vado positions its approach as a way to deliver more complete, decision-ready guidance for deploying digital campaigns that aim to generate stronger ROI.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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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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Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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As the cultural heart of our region, Balboa Park and its museums, gardens and public spaces serve millions each year.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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William joked about the difficulty of navigating the vast spaces of Lambeth Palace, while Kate spoke about the gardens, emphasizing their role as spaces of reflection and tranquility for clergy and visitors.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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