as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
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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Recent Examples of brushy
The agency advises avoiding wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter, and staying in the center of trails when hiking.
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Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for brushy
Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for brushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushy
Adjective
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Labor of love sometimes translates as a low budget or shaggy overall appearance.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Barr — who is tall with long, shaggy hair and was dressed like a surfer the day of our interview — has never been afraid to try new things in pursuit of adventure.—
Salvador Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Can the Cubs feel confident that their relievers will deliver them through a hairy situation when the chips are down?—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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What to know about tarantula mating season and where to see the hairy spiders.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These silky drawstring pants from Quince come in beautiful, subtle shades like smoke gray and navy, and are made with 100% mulberry silk with a satin finish.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
15 Aug. 2025
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With its long, silky coat and striking appearance, the breed is also known for its spirited nature, which can make early training an energetic undertaking.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Brushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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