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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
For those looking for extra color choices—rust, purple, and green—consider Biselina’s ruffle duvet cover and shams.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 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
Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
For those looking for extra color choices—rust, purple, and green—consider Biselina’s ruffle duvet cover and shams.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 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
Noun
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Several fire prevention proposals, including $60,000 to pay for additional vegetation removal on public property and $24,000 for a fire evacuation guide and fire evacuation signage, also had unanimous council support.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Home hardening is using fire-resistant building materials and vegetation management, such as planting succulents, to reduce fire risks.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
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Supporters say the extra money is a smart investment because of the crucial decisions council members and the mayor must make, including reading contracts, making policies and understanding proposals to make nuanced changes to city laws and codes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The Army and Marine Corps also use the money to woo troops to some combat, armor and artillery jobs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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To understand why people—including my son and I—are increasingly vacationing with their grown children, Dean Minnaert of Denver's Metropolitan State University points to two overarching themes.—
Caroline Howard,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Soon, though, a grown doodle man sprawls helplessly on the ground.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
14 May 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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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Fine foliage and a trailing habit add to this plant’s charm.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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“Green.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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