as in forest
a small group of trees
They passed a grove of oaks on their hike to the lake.
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Recent Examples of grove
Das Peach Haus is a rustic farmhouse overlooking a serene pond and surrounded by a grove of pine trees that suits the casual vibe of the Texas Hill Country.
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Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
There’s also a small but shady Engelmann oak grove set among boulders and a number of short hills to climb for those seeking a workout.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
Le Chameau Wellington boots in your size await in the wardrobe for exploring the emerald ponds and pecan groves.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
The iconic 12th century Ajloun Castle overlooks rolling hills and olive groves, with dramatic panoramas and drone-friendly views.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
There’s also a small but shady Engelmann oak grove set among boulders and a number of short hills to climb for those seeking a workout.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
Le Chameau Wellington boots in your size await in the wardrobe for exploring the emerald ponds and pecan groves.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
The iconic 12th century Ajloun Castle overlooks rolling hills and olive groves, with dramatic panoramas and drone-friendly views.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grove
Noun
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If in a forest, stay close to lower trees.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are rolling hills, sandstone outcroppings and dense forests of oak, mesquite and elm trees.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His body was behind some bushes near the back patio of an apartment, police said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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Since 'Barbra’s Baby' is a new cultivar, there just aren’t that many of these rose bushes available.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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CoreWeave began as a crypto-mining company, a side project of a few friends who were hedge-fund traders.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For instance, your hedges may need regular trims to clean up and neaten their appearance and keep a consistent straight side.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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There are lots of different styles and sizes, including those that attach to decks, those that sit on the ground, and those that are supported by a stand.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After spraying this before a braid takedown, my hair was visibly softer and easier to mange through tangles.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Having the best brush for your dog will keep its coat free of tangles and might even prevent a big bill at the groomer’s.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Except for two copses of skyscrapers in which our financiers—and finances—go up and down, London remains a fairly horizontal city.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Aquitaine countryside unfolds in a collage of khaki, tan, and green, dotted with little ponds and copses of trees.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Children’s book protagonist Anna (Glaser) bids her woodland creatures goodbye with gifts.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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Southern magnolia is native to moist woodlands and bottomlands along the coastal plains where the seeds are eaten by birds and other wildlife.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Habitat loss has been insidious — croplands have been stripped of their bordering hedgerows and old fields and woodlots have been converted to housing developments.—
Bruce Beehler,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
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The next morning Brooks and a buddy glassed the woodlot before moving closer.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Grove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grove. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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