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
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
While visions for parks and private development have come forward over the years — including when private developer Sunflower Redevelopment LLC purchased the site in 2005 — federal funding shortages and ongoing remediation efforts have pushed those dreams down the road.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
From there, stroll through Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo’s largest parks, then head to the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in Tokyo.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Of its 27 parks, 24 are situated along or in the Front Range foothills, and Jeffco estimates that its parks attract 10 million visitors annually.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, the students were glad to help with the cleanup, part of the daylong Earth Day events at Portage’s parks.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Stroll through Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo’s largest parks, before heading to the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in Tokyo.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
For years, the Freeride sat in this odd limbo – perfectly capable of short commutes and urban hops, but officially only limited to private trails and parks.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Sun Flair Scavenger Hunt As warmer weather hopefully settles in, the City of Sunnyvale is enticing people to explore parks and public art on a scavenger hunt for 26 Sun Flair sculptures across 13 locations.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
The birds frequently venture out in public from parks, greenbelts and the American River Parkway.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
While visions for parks and private development have come forward over the years — including when private developer Sunflower Redevelopment LLC purchased the site in 2005 — federal funding shortages and ongoing remediation efforts have pushed those dreams down the road.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
From there, stroll through Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo’s largest parks, then head to the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in Tokyo.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Of its 27 parks, 24 are situated along or in the Front Range foothills, and Jeffco estimates that its parks attract 10 million visitors annually.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, the students were glad to help with the cleanup, part of the daylong Earth Day events at Portage’s parks.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Stroll through Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo’s largest parks, before heading to the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in Tokyo.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
For years, the Freeride sat in this odd limbo – perfectly capable of short commutes and urban hops, but officially only limited to private trails and parks.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Sun Flair Scavenger Hunt As warmer weather hopefully settles in, the City of Sunnyvale is enticing people to explore parks and public art on a scavenger hunt for 26 Sun Flair sculptures across 13 locations.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 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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For history, consider that the course – in the 1950s – was the longest in the world, clocking in at 8,040 yards.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The robotic mower is the brand’s first consumer product, taking the same navigation technology proven in commercial environments and putting it to work in residential yards.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Boston stations him away from the basketball, the keeper of the weak side, free to flick away passes, kill screening actions with switches and, somehow, block shots.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 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
Verb
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Bean plants themselves enhance soil nutrition, benefiting its partners in return.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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More traditional properties sit alongside newer, larger estates, each one marking a different level of access and expectation.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some may even be in the public domain and therefore available from multiple companies to package creatively, although publishers, along with authors and their estates, support long terms of copyright, and further extensions thereof, because this protects the value of the backlist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By sourcing insulation from wetland crops, Ponda positions BioPuff as an alternative to both synthetics and down—and as a way to help restore damaged ecosystems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The North Star state now has an opportunity to write a narrative that positions it as a hub for both innovation and solidarity — harnessing stories that can travel beyond local borders and serve as a model for entrepreneurs everywhere.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the century-plus since its grounds were largely closed to the public, dozens of events are evidence that even the White House complex is not impervious to intrusion.—
Meg Kinnard,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The construction of the $400-million ballroom on the White House grounds has come under searing scrutiny.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 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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Each room and suite opens to a private balcony, offering uninterrupted views of the ocean, pools, or verdant gardens.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The sale will feature homegrown flower, vegetable and herb plants ready for gardens and containers, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Parks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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