groves

Definition of grovesnext
plural of grove

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of groves Continue west and the road winds through meadows, aspen groves and small roadside pullouts before climbing to Ripple Creek Pass at 10,343 feet. Joe Ruch, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Like the groves and gardens, houses built foolhardily near the dry summertime river risked being pulled off their foundations and washed away by the winter torrents. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Wellness Surrounded by olive and orange groves, the 4,000-square-meter spa has been brought to life by Irene Forte, Rocco Forte’s wellness director and founder of her eponymous skincare brand. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Security was locked down in the date-palm groves, and traffic was diverted to the back roads; a mobile laboratory was set up in the desert to make sure that the food was safe for such esteemed guests to eat. Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 Early in the transition, travelers may see individual golden groves against green slopes, tawny grasses, and the first dusting of snow at higher elevations. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 Mansour persevered, turning out bright canvases of olive groves and peasants that brought to mind his former home and were well received. News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026 The rest of the property is given over to landscaped Mediterranean gardens and olive and almond groves, with views toward the Tramuntana Mountains. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groves
Noun
  • Some of her other drawings show animals disorientated in burning forests.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But look, there’s also loads of Ye Olde charm, beautiful beaches, pristine forests and a brand-new cappuccino machine!
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Tall hedges help keep everything nicely hidden from prying eyes.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • So Georgia fans took special delight in 2015 when their team hung 52 on Spurrier’s South Carolina team between the hedges, and a few weeks later Spurrier retired.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Groves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groves. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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