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Recent Examples of undergrowth
Rabbits dance and rattlesnakes slither in the hazy undergrowth with the same rickety gestures as the towering creatures above, providing each new environment a comforting, organic feel.
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Sarah Thwaites, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
On my walks in the forest, I was struck by that lack of undergrowth, particularly a huge patch of Canadian Wood Nettle, a North America native that is a host plant for Red Admiral and Eastern Comma butterflies.
—Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The overhead canopy of the dense forest had reduced the thick undergrowth of briars and brushes, allowing Dalene and me to stroll freely in whatever direction drew our attention.
—Bob Robinson, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
To protect it, the scientists cleared the undergrowth around the stenophylla and marked the location with stones.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Thwaites, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
On my walks in the forest, I was struck by that lack of undergrowth, particularly a huge patch of Canadian Wood Nettle, a North America native that is a host plant for Red Admiral and Eastern Comma butterflies.
—Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The overhead canopy of the dense forest had reduced the thick undergrowth of briars and brushes, allowing Dalene and me to stroll freely in whatever direction drew our attention.
—Bob Robinson, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
To protect it, the scientists cleared the undergrowth around the stenophylla and marked the location with stones.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergrowth
Noun
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Just before midnight, firefighters responded to a 10-acre vegetation fire in Roseville next to West Park High School, the Roseville Police Department said in a Facebook post.—
Chris Biderman
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Chains used for towing trailers are a common cause of roadside wildfires because metal dragging on asphalt can spark and ignite dry vegetation.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Then step outside: the shower is surrounded by lush foliage.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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“Undergrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergrowth. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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