Thesaurus results for COPSES

copses

noun

plural of copse

as in bushes

a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush a small copse of trees shaded the back of the house

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Recent Examples of copses The vegetation is mostly grassland, which shines with an almost alien-green intensity in the spring, dotted with copses of twisted oak and buckeye trees. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 Walk in forests where dragonflies buzz and orchids bloom in secret copses. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 The Aquitaine countryside unfolds in a collage of khaki, tan, and green, dotted with little ponds and copses of trees. — Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025 Its 46 rooms have big picture windows that look onto copses of color-changing trees and cabin vibes from plenty of blonde wood. — Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Lakes, mountains, forests and the endless islands are all within a few hours of Gothenburg so even without a car everything is accessible using the excellent trains, buses and ferries.

— Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
Amid changing forests, a blind Polish linguist searches for sounds that might heal what human language cannot.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of forests

Noun

Hikers will uncover Romanesque ruins, ancient forests, crumbling monasteries, and orange groves along their way.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Continue west and the road winds through meadows, aspen groves and small roadside pullouts before climbing to Ripple Creek Pass at 10,343 feet.

— Joe Ruch, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of groves

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Wartime tunnels and bunkers Before 1965, Vịnh Mốc was a tranquil fishing village in central Vietnam, with a lush landscape of rice paddies, bamboo thickets and golden beaches.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Elk prefer thickets and blowdowns, especially where dense spruce trees grow.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of thickets

Noun

Local woods, leathers, natural fibres, and precious metals bring a softness that is blended with the contemporary accents Anantara is known for.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The song is about a true story of three Dutch teenage girls in World War II, during the occupation, who seduced Nazi officers and murdered them in the woods.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

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