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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
Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The earliest paintings on view, produced while Duchamp was still a teenager, are pleasant, innocuous landscapes dominated by chunky strokes of green—Post-Impressionism lite.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
That set up an 8-iron to just over the green, leaving him two tough putts that gave him a three-shot lead.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Investigators homed in on Heuermann by looking at cell tower records, a physical description of the suspect, a green pickup truck, credit card billing records and computer records, according to prosecutors.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The earliest paintings on view, produced while Duchamp was still a teenager, are pleasant, innocuous landscapes dominated by chunky strokes of green—Post-Impressionism lite.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Sergio Garcia reacts on the 18th green during the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
That set up an 8-iron to just over the green, leaving him two tough putts that gave him a three-shot lead.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for green
Adjective
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In spring, expect lush greenery, blooming wildflowers, and a good flow at Fife Creek.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Watering the plant in dry weather not only extends its bloom time but also keeps the foliage lush throughout the summer.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Almost every hunt includes something the inexperienced would count a close call.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, McLaren driver Lando Norris had a season that started very similar to Russell’s 2026, with a Melbourne victory in the class-leading car, only to be quickly overhauled by a more inexperienced teammate.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is still an almost naïve charm to how Aras speaks about hockey, his new obsession.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Felix is not naïve about this process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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Weed Control Because gophers are herbivores, the less vegetation there is around to attract them, the better.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once surrounded and isolated from vegetation, the pile was excavated.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Participants don’t get their scholarship money until passing their first semester back with C’s or better.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of the alleged victims, 95-year-old Angela Liriano, said she was left without money for food after her benefits disappeared.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tom Brady's sons Jack, 18, and Benjamin, 16, looked so grown up standing next to their dad's 6'4 stature in a rare family photo posted on April 6.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When a tight’s game’s final third arrived, the Pirates resembled an immature team.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Among other things, his fouling out in Game 3 of the 2024 Finals against the Celtics series in a semi-intentional fit of frustration was wildly immature for a great player in his sixth season.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Styles for men and women are available -- all with Allbirds design philosophy that's clean, modern and perfectly simple -- lightweight, bouncy and wildly comfortable.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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On April 18, that reverence will look like music, laughter and a line of people waiting for something hot out of the fryer — a simple plate carrying stories from across the world, all landing in one place.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Green.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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