grasses

plural of grass

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Recent Examples of grasses In late fall and winter, mowing warm-season grasses often focuses on weed control rather than grass cutting. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grasses
Noun
  • It is commonly found in lawns with heavy, clay soil or light, sandy soil, both of which have few available nutrients.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Kohl’s has quick-dry ribbed towels that come in fun fall colors, like yellow, a variety of greens and different blues.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The course’s main grandstand held about 5,000 people and spanned the first tee and the 18th green.
    Kevin Coulson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Grasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grasses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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