as in bush
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
In the first half of the 20th century, Benidorm was a small seaside town best known for its tuna fish and orange groves, but by the time Martinez arrived, a budding tourism scene was about to take off, providing him and his family with a ticket to a better life.
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Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
From the olive groves of the Aegean coast to the spice-laden kitchens of Anatolia, every dish at Meyhouse carries a story rooted in heritage and brought to life with attention to detail and care.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The sequoia saplings destined for Detroit are clones of two giants known as Stagg — the world’s fifth-largest tree — and Waterfall, of the Alder Creek grove, about 150 miles north of Los Angeles.
—Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Twisty olive trees from past groves grew along with towering sycamores, eucalypti, and deodar cedars.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
From the olive groves of the Aegean coast to the spice-laden kitchens of Anatolia, every dish at Meyhouse carries a story rooted in heritage and brought to life with attention to detail and care.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The sequoia saplings destined for Detroit are clones of two giants known as Stagg — the world’s fifth-largest tree — and Waterfall, of the Alder Creek grove, about 150 miles north of Los Angeles.
—Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Twisty olive trees from past groves grew along with towering sycamores, eucalypti, and deodar cedars.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grove
Noun
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The island is thick with bush, and there are many places for a small dog to hide.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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Use those around plants that appreciate acidic soil, like your azaleas and blueberry bushes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The expansion wouldn’t include only farmland; part of the area is forest, and Desri plans to clear 46 acres of trees.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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At the Glen Oaks Resort Adobe Motor Lodge in Big Sur, the rooms huddle at the edge of a thick forest.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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It can be utilized as a low hedge to border an herb garden and also performs well as a container subject.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
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The rose is pollinator-friendly and will do well as a hedge, border, or in a larger container.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
Noun
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When buying a new aquarium, look for one that matches your décor aesthetic, especially if the aquarium comes with a stand.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Their uniform is an homage to the epic last stand the guards once made to defend the pope.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The eyes in the sky gazed down on a copse of spindly trees in western Russia, hooking onto where North Korean forces were coalescing, a Ukrainian special operations forces commander, who is being identified only by his call sign, Green, told Newsweek.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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Below us were hayfields and stone barns, copses and creeks.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Long story short, the uncontrolled airflow of a standard blow dryer can create tangles galore on loose to tight curl patterns while the nozzle detachment used to create a smooth blowout effect does away with curls entirely.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
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Before Carrier’s tangle of fraudulent loans collapsed and was exposed in court, there were signs of trouble.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Native to the savannas and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, ostriches have evolved not for flight, but for speed and endurance.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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In 2010, a massive forest fire burned for four days on northern Israel’s Mt. Carmel, claiming 44 lives and destroying around 12,000 acres, much of it woodland.—
Ibrahim Hazboun and Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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More information on northwestern Minnesota woodlots especially crucial, state Forestry Association says.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Grove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grove. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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