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as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
fields green with meadow grass
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as in inexperienced
lacking in adult experience or maturity
a new pitcher who's pretty green, even by rookie standards
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as in naive
lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment
in spite of her age, she's still green enough to be hoodwinked by fast-talking scammers
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as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
the lonely soldier dreamt of the fields of green that he had wandered in as a youth
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as in money
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
I need to save up some green before I can afford that cruise
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Recent Examples of green
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
There are six cups this year, all of which are classic red and dark green colors and are inspired by Christmas elements and coffeehouse features.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
For leafy greens like spinach, about two cups raw equals one cup once cooked, since the spinach leaves shrink considerably during cooking.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The menu here includes a raw bar filled with oysters, seafood cocktail with tomato avocado, Bangs Island mussels with green curry, and tuna crudo, as well as hors d’oeuvres like steak tartare and frog legs Kiev.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
There are six cups this year, all of which are classic red and dark green colors and are inspired by Christmas elements and coffeehouse features.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
However, a 14% jump over two trading days put the stock solidly in the green and lifted it to a record close Monday.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
For leafy greens like spinach, about two cups raw equals one cup once cooked, since the spinach leaves shrink considerably during cooking.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for green
Adjective
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This lush faux Norfolk pine garland features a more irregular, layered look for an organic feel.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The home sits in McClintock Woods, a neighborhood known for its lush tree canopy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Senior defensive tackle Braxton Fely’s radar is already up at the chance of facing another inexperienced QB.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, Sonny mentors a talented but inexperienced rookie named Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and brings an unconventional style of racing to the track.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ma’s description of enormous, glistening grocery stores could be explained as the musings of a person who longs for stability and plentitude, or of a naive character who thinks of America as a land of boundless riches.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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But these juvenile white sharks may be naive to orcas.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Native vegetation, not brick-and-mortar structures, could have anchored the park, serving as an education site for visitors to engage with native plants and animals, O’Keefe said.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Timber, litter and understory vegetation are the main fuels driving this fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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With Alonso on the market, the Red Sox could be more eager to add a power-hitting first baseman than to re-sign Bregman for more money.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of legislators, senators and construction companies have been accused of receiving kickbacks with money that was supposed to go toward establishing thousands of flood control projects.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The stage itself feels more grown.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Under Parillo, Dern has not only elevated her striking but grown comfortable on the feet and knowing when to exchange.—
Brian Martin,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After potting, pick off any flowers or immature fruit.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Move over manchildren, there are some women who would like to take your immature crown.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to Bruce Blair, a former Air Force launch officer and nuclear policy expert, between 1962 and the mid-1970s the most powerful digits on the globe were simple – eight zeros.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That something as simple as a COVID vaccine might improve survival in cancer patients receiving standard immunotherapy has taken oncologists by surprise — in a good way.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Green.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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