brushier; brushiest
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Adjective (2)
the vogue for brushy cheeks on men reached a whimsical apex in the 19th century when muttonchop whiskers came in fashion
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Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Bachman's warbler seems to have preferred brushy terrain that was slightly elevated from the surrounding swampy areas, which was the easiest ground to clear for cropland.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
The exceptions might be found in the brushy South Texans land around San Antonio and La Bahía, where Tejanos operated productive ranches.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The debris field was about 1,200 feet long, stretching across brushy terrain and the residential neighborhood where the plane hit the ground.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
Ticks thrive in brushy or wooded areas with moderate temperatures and some humidity.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Bachman's warbler seems to have preferred brushy terrain that was slightly elevated from the surrounding swampy areas, which was the easiest ground to clear for cropland.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
The exceptions might be found in the brushy South Texans land around San Antonio and La Bahía, where Tejanos operated productive ranches.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The debris field was about 1,200 feet long, stretching across brushy terrain and the residential neighborhood where the plane hit the ground.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for brushy
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“Brushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brushy. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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