as in park
the area and buildings around a university, college, school, etc.
Visitors crowded the campus on graduation day. Rallies were held on university campuses across the country. We walked around the campus on our first day.
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Recent Examples of campus
In the aftermath of the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust, protests erupted on university campuses and in the streets of major cities.
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Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Howard was later arrested near the edge of campus after leaving the scene on foot, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
The Context Columbia proved to be a flashpoint for campus protest last year against Israel as students at campuses across the United States demanded institutions and the government cut ties with Israel over its military action in the Gaza Strip.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
The team of scientists spent two days at the O2 Ranch, creating a plaster jacket for the tusk to transfer safely to Sul Ross State University’s campus in nearby Alpine.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Howard was later arrested near the edge of campus after leaving the scene on foot, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
The Context Columbia proved to be a flashpoint for campus protest last year against Israel as students at campuses across the United States demanded institutions and the government cut ties with Israel over its military action in the Gaza Strip.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
The team of scientists spent two days at the O2 Ranch, creating a plaster jacket for the tusk to transfer safely to Sul Ross State University’s campus in nearby Alpine.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campus
Noun
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But Mary lacked a job and slept in a tent encampment in a park.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The organization has a museum and a sculpture park in Montgomery, Alabama, dedicated to telling the story of the African American experience, including slavery, in America.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This legendary property opened its doors in 1920 and has hosted presidents, celebrities, and other famous guests throughout the years.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On a recent weekday afternoon, debris trucks lined up for several hundred yards outside the weigh station at Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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To her point, Harry is currently at the yard with Kevin Harrigan (Paddy Considine), rather than attending the therapy appointment with his wife.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of square miles of open land along Highway 101 and Interstate 5 remain undeveloped.—
Edward Ring,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
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To satisfy federal and state requirements to offset the filling of the coal pier channel, the joint venture plans to excavate 19 acres of land along the Jones Creek side of Sparrows Point, converting it to open water and wetlands.—
Timothy B. Wheeler,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Campus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campus. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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