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
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Usually, the fire department starts the program in late April or May, but because of all the weather whiplash the area has seen over the past few months, vegetation has exploded and left many yards and properties with fire hazards.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In suburban areas, priorities include planting native vegetation in yards, parks and roadside buffers and improving road crossings where animals are most at risk.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
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
Noun
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While Malibu is synonymous with beachfront living, many inland estates capture the same relaxed lifestyle the coastal city is famous for—just with a slightly longer stroll or drive to the sand.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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This double-digit growth positions the $98-per-year service as a formidable challenger to Amazon Prime, leaning heavily on delivery speed and new streaming partnerships.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Airbus positions the system as reusable and scalable.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The parade is part of a three-day New Year celebration set in the Lanexang Village, a Laotian neighborhood near New Iberia with hundreds of families near the Buddhist temple grounds of Wat Thammarattanaram.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The parade is part of a three-day New Year celebration set in the Lanxang Village, a Laotian neighborhood near New Iberia with hundreds of families, and near the Buddhist temple grounds of Wat Thammarattanaram.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 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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When applied thoughtfully, organic methods can support productive gardens while protecting the broader environment.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Loggias and sunlit patios extend into more than two acres of landscaped grounds, complete with a pool, spa, and mature gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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