as in bushes
a small group of trees
They passed a grove of oaks on their hike to the lake.
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Recent Examples of groves
Effortlessly stylish but wholly unpretentious, São Lourenço’s charming whitewashed buildings sit within vast stretches of organic vineyards, ancient olive groves, and wildflower meadows.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
And while several must-see redwood groves dot Northern California, in my opinion, driving the Avenue of the Giants is the easiest way to get up close and personal with these magnificent trees.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Surrounded by olive groves and old-growth vineyards, this recently restored 16th-century estate offers a cinematic stay in the heart of Tuscany.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Since their efforts began in 2022, the partnership has thinned the overgrown brush and small trees that provide fuel for fires to burn hotter in 44 of the 94 giant sequoia groves in California.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
The downturn has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes, freezes and development on what had been citrus groves.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Set on a sprawling 400-acre ranch just over an hour southeast of Austin, Cattle Country Festival offers camping under shaded pecan tree groves along the banks of the Guadalupe River.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Visit the Citrus Tower Located in the town of Clermont, which was once thriving with citrus groves, sits the Citrus Tower, a 20-story monument to the town’s former industry.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
To distract me from the bombs exploding around us, my grandfather described his former home and olive groves in what is now Israel, which he had been forced to flee in 1948.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
And while several must-see redwood groves dot Northern California, in my opinion, driving the Avenue of the Giants is the easiest way to get up close and personal with these magnificent trees.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Surrounded by olive groves and old-growth vineyards, this recently restored 16th-century estate offers a cinematic stay in the heart of Tuscany.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Since their efforts began in 2022, the partnership has thinned the overgrown brush and small trees that provide fuel for fires to burn hotter in 44 of the 94 giant sequoia groves in California.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
The downturn has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes, freezes and development on what had been citrus groves.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Set on a sprawling 400-acre ranch just over an hour southeast of Austin, Cattle Country Festival offers camping under shaded pecan tree groves along the banks of the Guadalupe River.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Visit the Citrus Tower Located in the town of Clermont, which was once thriving with citrus groves, sits the Citrus Tower, a 20-story monument to the town’s former industry.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
To distract me from the bombs exploding around us, my grandfather described his former home and olive groves in what is now Israel, which he had been forced to flee in 1948.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groves
Noun
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Capturing the image of king penguins swimming through the dense kelp forests in the remote sub-Antarctic territories was a thrilling challenge and an awe-inspiring experience.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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An ocean away, a sandy trail in the ponderosa forests of northern Arizona demands treading just as deliberately when walkers reach a line of tree stumps arranged as stepping stones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Michelle Boudreau Design mixed a white dividing wall with hedges that don't block the view of palm trees in this desert backyard.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Outside, olive trees and lush landscaping create an oasis for residents to enjoy, while ficus hedges offer a sense of privacy.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Groves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groves. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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