bramble

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Recent Examples of bramble Each of these commitments comes nestled in a bramble of thorny questions that societies have been debating for the last, let’s round it off at, 250 years. Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025 The bramble thickened, and old voices whispered that thinness would temper it, something that can be controlled, beauty that can be forced. Akwaeke Emezi august 18, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025 Made from 100% Gaglioppo, a native grape known for its tannic structure, this is a wild ride of red berries, some savory bramble and elevated by good acidity. Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 The open pasture field was surrounded by thick woods with brambles and prickers. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bramble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bramble
Noun
  • Leaving sheets in the dryer for an extended period gives them more opportunity to wrinkle or tangle.
    Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The debate took place against the backdrop of a tangle of state policies.
    Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • With ‘Marilyn Monroe’ and ‘Moonstone’ as its parents, the 5-foot-tall bush is very thorny and has very good performance ratings.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Set at an elevation of over 1,706 feet, the farm's undulating hills were lined with what seemed like endless rows of verdant tea bushes.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Behind me, the drummers beat an ominous jungle soundtrack.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Apocalypse stretched on for months in the Philippine jungle, the shark in Jaws didn’t work, and Lucas’s crew couldn’t stand him.
    Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Fingers skitter up and down the strings of a double bass, hands massage the piano keys, brushes gently scratch at the drums.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • This reduces the strain on the vacuum, helping the brush roller, preventing clogs, and more.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Plus, experts say the self-cleaning feature does effectively do the dirty work, turning hard-to-scrub spills into ashy scraps that are easy to wipe clean with a wet sponge.
    Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Rubs and scrubs are powerfully restorative and facials using ESPA and 111 Skin products have instant effects.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In 2022, conventional 60/40 portfolios—made up of 60% equities and 40% bonds—took a hit as markets roiled, and inflation and rate hikes made bonds less of a hedge for stocks.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The yellow metal – typically viewed as an inflation hedge – has since seen some recovery, with gold futures being up more than 17% this year.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Upon seeing it, the couple flipped for Ksar Char-Bagh, a 14th-century Moorish-style palace-turned-riad located within a palm grove.
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • These includes songs, dances and rituals that identified important communal resources such as springs, sacred groves and migration paths.
    Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026

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“Bramble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bramble. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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