bramble

noun

Definition of bramblenext
as in tangle

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Recent Examples of bramble Starting at the front picket fence, Jonathan trains up English roses, clematis vines, and even raspberry brambles that tempt passing neighbors. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Drink options include prosecco, Aperol spritz, gin bramble, rum runner punch and more. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 19 Feb. 2026 The nightingale turned abruptly, flying to a low bramble just inches from the fox’s snout. — Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025 Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass. — Harpers Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bramble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bramble
  1. tangle
  2. bush
  3. jungle
  4. brush
  5. scrub
  6. hedge
  7. grove
Noun
  • For generations, a dense tangle of mangrove trees has shielded the city as rising temperatures due to climate change intensified storms and flooding.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That makes the toaster, the dish rack and the tangle of cords part of the living room view.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tangle
Noun
  • Butler said there seemed to be no warning before the man was tossed into nearby bushes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Inspired by imagery in the folkloric tome Grimms’ Fairy Tales, the lights mimic thorny bushes like blackthorn and rose, both used in witchcraft.
    — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bush
Noun
  • There’s also a genius Ritz-Venture & SeaVenture program offering a range of kayak excursions and jungle treks to secret beaches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Our heroes have escaped the perilous jungles of Jumanji before, but this time Jumanji breaks free of its console, unleashing its chaos into our world.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of jungle
Noun
  • The Times reported in 2011 that neighbors were unhappy with crowds and then LaBonge showed up with shovels and a few aides, interns and field deputies to remove brush and spread gravel to make room for tourists to take pictures.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • And with holiday parties right around the corner, there's never been a better time to break out your makeup brushes!
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • Dip your brush into the soapy water again and scrub until the stains are gone.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The spa includes dedicated treatment rooms, including spaces for couples, and offers a straightforward menu of hot stone therapies, Swedish and Thai bodywork, body scrubs, and facials.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of scrub
Noun
  • The agent appeared to point their gun at the neighbor’s face before shoving him into a row of hedges.
    — Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Maintain Exterior Cleanliness Another important mouse-proofing step is to remove any debris near your home and trim back bushes and hedges that can become hiding places for mice in the winter.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of hedge
Noun
  • Just a half-hour north of San Diego, the property is comprised of over 600 acres of hills, meadows, Japanese gardens, and citrus groves, including 30 miles of private hiking trails and five acres of bio-intensive gardens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The plan could affect not only the path that encircles the park, used by large numbers of residents, but also the golf course’s historic grove of Japanese cherry trees.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of grove

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“Bramble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bramble. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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