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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.
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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
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
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This winter, rain has landed across the state, filling reservoirs and leaving hillsides and lawns green from San Diego to San Jose to Redding.—
Paiching Wei,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Snow removal products with high concentrations of sodium chloride, the principal component in rock salt, cause dead or brown spots in lawns along roadways, driveways, sidewalks, and other high-traffic areas.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those sweet and mild ingredients meld with bittersweet collard greens for a cozy dish.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Grasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grasses. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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