as in conservatory
a glass-enclosed building for growing plants
needed to move the plants into the greenhouse before the first frost killed them
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Recent Examples of greenhouse
The developer’s rezoning request calls for removing a greenhouse and accessory buildings for the development, called Old Statesville Road Mixed-Use, town documents show.
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The energy companies then unsuccessfully sought to have the complaint dismissed in state court, arguing in part that the Clean Air Act overrides the state-law claims seeking relief for harms allegedly caused by the effects of international greenhouse-gas emissions on the global climate.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Among so many other highlights, the culinary experience deserves attention, with menus at both restaurants that read like love letters to the island, highlighting ingredients from the oversized hydroponic greenhouse.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
For the plants that crave constant humidity, a dedicated humidifier or greenhouse cabinet is often the best option.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The energy companies then unsuccessfully sought to have the complaint dismissed in state court, arguing in part that the Clean Air Act overrides the state-law claims seeking relief for harms allegedly caused by the effects of international greenhouse-gas emissions on the global climate.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Among so many other highlights, the culinary experience deserves attention, with menus at both restaurants that read like love letters to the island, highlighting ingredients from the oversized hydroponic greenhouse.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
For the plants that crave constant humidity, a dedicated humidifier or greenhouse cabinet is often the best option.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenhouse
conservatory
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The next day, in the conservatory (with a pipe), Sophie finally gives her answer.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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In another part of the conservatory, the Cloud Forest mimics the cool-moist ecology of the tropical highlands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Greenhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenhouse. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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