grasses

Definition of grassesnext
plural of grass

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of grasses For warm-season grasses, the final lawn length should be 2 to 4 inches, depending on the grass variety. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 Unlike warm-season grasses, cool-season grass seed is commonly used for overseeding and starting a new lawn. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grasses
Noun
  • Between storms, rain, snow, and sub-freezing temperatures, our lawns go through a lot during the colder months.
    Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Tan to brown blades can be left or raked from lawns as growth begins.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Pastas in rich sauces, hearty soups filled with beans and sausage, and winter greens sautéed with seafood exemplify why restaurant industry surveys and internet searches find Italian American among the most popular cuisines in the US.
    Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Hwang hit an 18-foot putt on the 17th hole Saturday in which the right-to-left wind sent her ball toward a ridge and then off the green.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026

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“Grasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grasses. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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