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as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
fields green with meadow grass
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2
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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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
was charmed by her genteel greenness and childlike innocence
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Recent Examples of green
Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 13 May 2025
The pink, blue and green colors are not only beautiful to look at but can inform the viewer about the many wavelengths that comprise this photo.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 13 May 2025
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Instead, add some high-fiber, watery foods to your diet, like cucumbers and leafy greens, Dowler says.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
There's more research that the upkeep of these green spaces poses a significant neurological health risk.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 13 May 2025
The pink, blue and green colors are not only beautiful to look at but can inform the viewer about the many wavelengths that comprise this photo.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
After tumbling Wednesday morning, the S&P 500 and the Dow gradually clawed back losses and pushed into the green to close out the day.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Instead, add some high-fiber, watery foods to your diet, like cucumbers and leafy greens, Dowler says.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for green
Adjective
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Each rose bush is big and bold, reaching up to four feet tall with lush green leaves.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Many Southerners pride themselves on having a lush, green lawn perfect for outdoor entertaining.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be naive and offer $500 for a premium domain name.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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But that naive, first-generation Polish-American girl soon became a force to be reckoned with.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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They were married for 25 years and shared two grown daughters, Mallory and Macy.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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It’s never been quite so grown up and full bodied in that way.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many organizations grapple with obstacles such as disconnected data, internal roadblocks, misaligned objectives across teams and immature processes.—
Mithun A. Sridharan,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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And anybody that thinks otherwise is just being foolish and immature and childish.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While rectal cancers can be detected with a simple MRI scan, other cancer types are more difficult.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Travel can be a quiet retreat, a getaway from life’s monotony, and a simple return to self.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Swiss Chard One cup of cooked Swiss chard, another leafy green, contains 150 mg of magnesium (36% DV).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Growing vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and dark leafy greens are usually quite easy and taste terrific.—
Andrew Weil,
Flow Space,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The teenage triggerman was aiming at an adolescent rival who had punched him moments earlier, police said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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One of a handful of practicing physicians in the state legislature, Weber Pierson is leaning heavily on her experience as a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist who treats children with reproductive birth defects — one of only two in Southern California.—
Kaiser Health News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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These rapid deportations mean some innocent people are being denied the chance to clear their name in a U.S. courtroom.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Seeing innocent people arrested for exercising their civil rights, sparked his desire to pursue a career in law.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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“Green.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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