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as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
inmates are allowed an hour of exercise in the prison's inner yard
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as in acres
the area around and belonging to a building
we're looking for a house with a big yard
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as in tons
a considerable amount
a composer who produced yards of gorgeous music over the course of a long career
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Recent Examples of yards
Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Unlike waterspouts that rarely last past a few yards on land, a tornadic waterspout can come onshore and continue causing tornadic damage.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 May 2026
As a high school player at Tucker, Pass rushed for a DeKalb County-record 5,004 yards and scored 50 touchdowns in his career.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
That course is a Par 71 which stretches at 7,385 yards in length.
—Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In 28 games with the Chiefs, Rice has 156 receptions for 1,797 yards and 14 touchdowns.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Rodgers is tied for first all-time in passer rating, fourth in passing touchdowns and fifth in passing yards.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Last season, in 11 games, Kittle caught 57 passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Achane would fall less than 100 yards from his first-1,000-yard rushing season in 2024.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Noun
Rico Dowdle started at running back, but finished with just six touches for 15 yards in the 34-31 loss to the Rams.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Unlike waterspouts that rarely last past a few yards on land, a tornadic waterspout can come onshore and continue causing tornadic damage.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 May 2026
As a high school player at Tucker, Pass rushed for a DeKalb County-record 5,004 yards and scored 50 touchdowns in his career.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
That course is a Par 71 which stretches at 7,385 yards in length.
—Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In 28 games with the Chiefs, Rice has 156 receptions for 1,797 yards and 14 touchdowns.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Rodgers is tied for first all-time in passer rating, fourth in passing touchdowns and fifth in passing yards.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Last season, in 11 games, Kittle caught 57 passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Achane would fall less than 100 yards from his first-1,000-yard rushing season in 2024.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yards
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The new structure will include galleries across multiple floors, outdoor courtyards and flexible live programming spaces for performances, concerts and educational events, museum officials said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Paired with cascading faux Pothos plants, this handmade-looking planter adds a bright pop of green to backyard patios, courtyards, and room corners that don’t get enough sunlight for real plants to thrive.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Beatbot iSkim Robotic Pool Skimmer Deal Beatbot's entry-level pool skimmer is an extremely capable machine, with a large nine-liter basket to hold tons of leaves and debris.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Shorter varieties are perfect for the front of borders and edging paths and patios.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Always keep poultry away from areas where food or drink is prepared, served or stored, such as kitchens or outdoor patios.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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With its proximity to the sea and provincial parks, busy restaurant scene, and charming history, this town is an alternative to Bar Harbor in neighboring Maine.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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That's why permits are required for digging in city parks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The enclosures are Direct Attached Storage devices and able to support software RAID configurations, including RAID 0 for maximum performance, RAID 1 for redundancy and data protection or RAID 10 for a balance of speed and reliability.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Holstein calves, a popular dairy breed, could be seen in cages through small trees in front of the enclosures.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Unlike meteor showers or eclipses that can require precise timing and travel, conjunctions between the moon and bright planets can be enjoyed from city streets, suburban backyards or parks.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Across the country, neighbors have come together, often across political divides, to oppose data centers going up in their backyards.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Yards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yards. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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