as in parks
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 campuses
The San Jose region’s faster bounce-back may be attributable in part to an easier commute to work than in San Francisco and the East Bay, and tech campuses with free parking, making in-office work more appealing, the Bay Area Council’s Saisz said.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Before his death, Kirk was famous for being a conservative influencer and the founder of Turning Point USA, an organization that pushes for conservative politics on high school and college campuses.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
There’s no leafletting and pamphlet dropping on college campuses.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
People still are prohibited from carrying guns — openly or concealed — in certain areas, including schools and university campuses; professional athletic events not related to firearms; hospitals; police stations; courts and polling places.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Sister Jean’s office was outside the shuttle bus stop for students traveling between Loyola’s two campuses.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
At campuses such as California State University, Chico and University of California, Irvine, Title V grants have given schools the money to create bilingual advising services and maintain data systems.
—Joseph Morales, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Both of us became members on the campuses of HBCUs (she at Delaware State University and me at North Carolina A&T State University), which deepens the meaning of our legacy.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
That is, in part, because her story differs from most others who thronged campuses.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Before his death, Kirk was famous for being a conservative influencer and the founder of Turning Point USA, an organization that pushes for conservative politics on high school and college campuses.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
There’s no leafletting and pamphlet dropping on college campuses.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
People still are prohibited from carrying guns — openly or concealed — in certain areas, including schools and university campuses; professional athletic events not related to firearms; hospitals; police stations; courts and polling places.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Sister Jean’s office was outside the shuttle bus stop for students traveling between Loyola’s two campuses.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
At campuses such as California State University, Chico and University of California, Irvine, Title V grants have given schools the money to create bilingual advising services and maintain data systems.
—Joseph Morales, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Both of us became members on the campuses of HBCUs (she at Delaware State University and me at North Carolina A&T State University), which deepens the meaning of our legacy.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
That is, in part, because her story differs from most others who thronged campuses.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campuses
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Sheffield pointed out that the city invested in various commercial corridors along Kercheval Avenue, Dexter, East Warren and Livernois, along with approving affordable housing units and investing in city parks.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The confusing feelings of anger and what was once a loving friendship lead to an engaging battle amongst the snowy grounds of a graveyard.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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The trial was delayed in June on diplomatic and security grounds.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prescott found holes in the Panthers’ zone throughout the day, completing 25 of 34 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Pacheco finished with a season-high 51 yards on 12 carries.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Notably, Madison Equities a large downtown commercial real estate landlord, put the Alliance Bank Center and nine other properties up for sale en masse more than a year ago following the death of company principal Jim Crockarell.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Our proprietary technology combines geospatial analysis, artificial intelligence, and data science to identify rural properties with high potential both for environmental preservation and for deforestation risk.—
Tarciana Medeiros,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Campuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campuses. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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