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Recent Examples of green
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 See All Example Sentences for green
Recent Examples of Synonyms for green
Adjective
  • 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
  • Across the space, lush green hues reflect the country’s fertile landscapes, and gold accents symbolize Ghana’s legacy as a major source of gold.
    Taryn White, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • Don’t be naive and offer $500 for a premium domain name.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • But that naive, first-generation Polish-American girl soon became a force to be reckoned with.
    Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Soon, though, a grown doodle man sprawls helplessly on the ground.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • And anybody that thinks otherwise is just being foolish and immature and childish.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Stock up: Load up on leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, eggs, and unsweetened yogurt.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
  • Eat balanced, nourishing meals: Focus on whole foods like leafy greens, lean meats, eggs, beans, whole grains, and nuts.
    Brandi Jones, Health, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 27 May. 2025.

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