1
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
Sugar snap peas, English peas and asparagus make this brilliant green salad a smash.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The Apple doesn’t fall… Shares of the iPhone maker are back into the green for the week, closing at a record.
—Kavitha Shastry, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The green feels denser, less flat and less removed from its source.
—Douglas Goodwin, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Ashlie, a health coach and grad student in nutritional science, starts many of the leafy greens, roots and tubers, and a whole host of fruits from seed.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The Apple doesn’t fall… Shares of the iPhone maker are back into the green for the week, closing at a record.
—Kavitha Shastry, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The green feels denser, less flat and less removed from its source.
—Douglas Goodwin, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Ashlie, a health coach and grad student in nutritional science, starts many of the leafy greens, roots and tubers, and a whole host of fruits from seed.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for green
Recent Examples of Synonyms for green
Noun
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Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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That money will be used to add an additional $250 to the accounts of the first 25 million children who are 10 years old and under who live in zip codes where the median income is less than $150,000.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The machine can hide in the foliage for days, awaiting its prey.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Initial symptoms resemble herbicide damage, commonly affecting newer younger foliage, but viral diseases tend to progress and additional symptoms aid in identifying infection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Carson’s entry took second prize and a thousand-dollar cash award.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The deal was reportedly valued at over $1 billion and involved a mix of cash and stock.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Noun
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And the extensive gardens are filled with local, endemic flora.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The island’s botanical gardens are filled with palms, cacti, eucalyptus trees, and other Mediterranean flora.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The President is also slated to appear on a number of coins, including a commemorative 24-karat gold coin and a $1 coin that will reportedly circulate as currency.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 May 2026
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In all recent drafts, the second round has gone in reverse order of win-loss record, with no lottery and ties settled by a coin toss.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The Indian currency has been under pressure from its rising import bill and sustained capital outflows, even prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appeal to citizens to help conserve foreign exchange.—
Sri Jegarajah,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Bitcoin offers growth potential tied to adoption Like gold, Bitcoin is often viewed as a hedge against currency debasement because its supply is limited.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Ten days have passed since eight villagers entered the cave in search of gold deposits and were trapped inside by flash flooding.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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“Green.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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