as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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Recent Examples of patios
These trees are messy with aggressive, destructive roots that can damage concrete driveways and patios.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
And Founder’s Point Guest House, perched high atop a bluff on the Les Bourgeois property, is perfect for a couples’ getaway or girls’ weekend, with four bedrooms, three patios, and a full kitchen.
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Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Any room with a balcony facing the Adriatic Sea is worth splurge while Terrace rooms on the ground floor have walk-out patios that are extremely popular with guests.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
While there are not any other dog parks with full bars and restaurants attached, there are plenty of restaurants in Fort Worth that offer dog-friendly patios.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
There’s a reason they’re strung along restaurant patios and hung for wedding receptions.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
This is especially helpful for dark-colored pots, pots sitting on patios or decks that get full sun, and heat-sensitive plants.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The Beachcrest Home Cephas area rug has racked up thousands of perfect ratings from reviewers, with many raving that it’s held up well on the floors of patios, living rooms, and bedrooms.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
And Founder’s Point Guest House, perched high atop a bluff on the Les Bourgeois property, is perfect for a couples’ getaway or girls’ weekend, with four bedrooms, three patios, and a full kitchen.
—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Any room with a balcony facing the Adriatic Sea is worth splurge while Terrace rooms on the ground floor have walk-out patios that are extremely popular with guests.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
While there are not any other dog parks with full bars and restaurants attached, there are plenty of restaurants in Fort Worth that offer dog-friendly patios.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
There’s a reason they’re strung along restaurant patios and hung for wedding receptions.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
This is especially helpful for dark-colored pots, pots sitting on patios or decks that get full sun, and heat-sensitive plants.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The Beachcrest Home Cephas area rug has racked up thousands of perfect ratings from reviewers, with many raving that it’s held up well on the floors of patios, living rooms, and bedrooms.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
Noun
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Authorities have worked in recent years to reduce the monkey population through sterilization programs and by relocating some animals to dedicated enclosures.
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This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures.
Noun
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Facing no one but the goalkeeper, Moshobane sailed an uncontested shot from 18 yards over the top of the net.
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From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
Noun
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This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
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“Patios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patios. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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