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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
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
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
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
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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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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
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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
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The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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Understanding how our forests respond to the increases in greenhouse gas emissions and threats to their existence, such as deforestation and wildfires, is challenging because of the dense vegetation and hard-to-penetrate canopies.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Combs himself might have alluded to a propensity to stash money away in the 1997 hit that helped launch his rapping career after years as a producer and impresario.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Although Saudi Arabia is the world’s biggest oil exporter, the kingdom and neighboring countries are using money from energy sales to diversify their economies.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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They were married for 25 years and shared two grown daughters, Mallory and Macy.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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It’s never been quite so grown up and full bodied in that way.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
30 Apr. 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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Style them with a simple tank for a casual day out, or add a blazer and ballet flats for a more polished airport look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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To help fortify children’s islands, parents can take a few simple steps: 1.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Just like the characters did in the show, fans should make sure to visit Beacon in the fall to see the most vibrant fall foliage.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Adult beetles chew leaf tissue, leaving the foliage skeletonized and lacy-looking.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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“Green.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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