as in wrong
falling short of a standard
a hopelessly bush effort at creating a romantic comedy
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as in countryside
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country
a guide who specializes in taking adventurous tourists through the bush
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Recent Examples of bush
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The press briefing was a relatively limited affair hidden behind some bushes, 15 minutes walking away from the action with the big tech and ad players.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Tall bushes and hiding spots may draw copperheads, as can food sources.
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Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The ceremony took place near the town of La Hormiga which is surrounded by vast fields of coca bushes, the raw material for cocaine that the Border Commandos export.
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John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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Noun
Use them to prune flowers, bushes, and fruit trees.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The press briefing was a relatively limited affair hidden behind some bushes, 15 minutes walking away from the action with the big tech and ad players.
—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Tall bushes and hiding spots may draw copperheads, as can food sources.
—
Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The ceremony took place near the town of La Hormiga which is surrounded by vast fields of coca bushes, the raw material for cocaine that the Border Commandos export.
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John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bush
Adjective
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Something told me that there was something wrong.
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The interest rate hypothesis points the wrong direction — the most rate-sensitive occupations, like construction, have the lowest AI exposure.
Noun
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The crowd behind the cause Ordinary men and women in colonial cities and the countryside are behind the screen of the declaration’s list of charges too.
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In the film’s ferocious climax, Jim is shot but escapes with Selena and Hannah, and the story closes (28 days later) back in the countryside as a jet flies over and augurs their rescue.
Adjective
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If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage.
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Yes, Stokes’ late night out, in the context of what went on before, was unacceptable.
Noun
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Observe black cockatoos preen in the drooping she-oaks, or marvel at the Dali-esque outback, filled with its skeletal mallee trees.
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Once the work is complete, the capsule reenters the atmosphere at some 18,000 miles per hour, parachuting down with a bump in the Australian outback.
Adjective
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Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
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The extreme heat can also affect people who are physically ill, especially those with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation.
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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Many countries and global organizations have pledged support and aid.
Adjective
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Stronger and more flavorful than in your original lame iteration?
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On paper, some of the six, all of whom are far-right conservatives, have enviable educational backgrounds, but the record has proven that each one is openly political and willing to rubber-stamp nearly all of DeSantis’ lame and unconstitutional policies.
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In Beach Enclave’s hinterland, there are plenty of enjoyable distractions, including a 4,500-square-foot golf complex, with putting green, courts for tennis, padel, and pickleball, fitness center, and games lounge.
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The menu is top-tier and uses as much local produce from the ocean and nearby hinterland as possible.
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“Bush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bush. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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