yards 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of yard
1
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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yards

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noun (2)

plural of yard
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
Noun
The second-year back is on pace to rushing for 1,000 yards if his yards per carry average stays consistent, and he’s given at least 13 carries a game the rest of the season. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The Rams amassed over 400 total yards, gained 30-plus first downs, scored five touchdowns, converted 50 percent of their third downs, and committed zero turnovers against the Bills. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Kayden Dixon-Wyatt leads all Power Four freshmen wideouts in receiving yards (400). — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Caleb Williams was a perfect 24/24 for 248 yards from a clean pocket in the Bears' Week 6 win over the Falcons. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 His 74 yards rushing on Sunday were the most ever by a Dolphins quarterback in a single game. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yards
  1. courtyards
  2. parks
  3. tons
  4. patios
  5. backyards
  6. loads
  7. enclosures
  8. dozens
Noun
  • The Bangladeshi firm behind the project, Nakshabid Architects, was inspired by traditional Bengali homesteads, which are typically interspersed with courtyards and ponds.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The 190,000-square-foot Royal Poinciana Plaza, designed in 1957 by renowned architect John Volk in the heart of Palm Beach Island, features lush gardens, palm trees, fountains and two central courtyards.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • But good architecture hasn’t always been the norm in our parks.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • What the records show As the investigation remains underway, CNN analysis has revealed alleged maintenance issues and guest injuries at several Six Flags parks.
    — Isa Mudannayake, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of parks
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  • At that rate, removing one billion tons a year would consume almost 8 percent of all the electricity produced worldwide.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For context, burning fossil fuels produced about 38 billion tons in 2025.
    — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of tons
Noun
  • Most include decks or private patios with firepits ignited by the turn of a switch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Outside are a tennis court, pool, hot tub, patios, and a cable car connecting to a private beach.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of patios
Noun
  • Nearby residents soon became incensed about the prospect of massive concerts that could funnel sound into their backyards.
    — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • As rural communities across the United States wage intensifying battles to keep AI-computing data centers out of their backyards, some tech giants are mulling methods that could sidestep such local resentment — by sending the facilities to space.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of backyards
Noun
  • The deck replacement is necessary because traffic loads on the span have become increasingly heavy, and salt air has eroded bridge materials.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • Visitors to several zoos and wildlife parks around the world have tried to enter tiger enclosures.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026
  • From September 2025 through August 2026, sales of shower stalls, kits, and enclosures fell 21% at Home Depot and Lowe’s compared to the same period a year earlier, with unit sales down even more sharply, 28%, according to Datavations.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclosures
Noun
  • Bajaria’s foresight was sharper, investing in local language productions and building up Netflix’s global presence (almost two dozen international offices were opened during Bajaria’s reign).
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Nearly a dozen people close to Trump cast doubt on reports of tension that Politico published on Thursday.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Yards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yards. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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