groves

Definition of grovesnext
plural of grove

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Recent Examples of groves Growers are experimenting with commercial groves of chocolate, vanilla and coffee with some success. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 The lush grounds also include a 70-foot pool with an inset spa, a Baja ledge, and water features, along with a freestanding infrared sauna and meandering pathways winding through gardens and citrus groves. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Eight hectares of olive groves surround the masseria’s tufa stone walls, grounding the property in the landscape that defines this region. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The surrounding area is lush and rich in nature, ideal for farming livestock and arable, as well as the abundance of vineyards and olive groves scattered through the countryside. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 Jaen city and surrounding Olive groves and trees, Jaen is known as the Olive Oil capital producing around 25% of global supply and over half of Spain's olive oil production. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026 In the winter of 2021-22, the western monarch community experienced a surge of relief as butterflies once again swarmed to the pine and eucalyptus groves. Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 Pack in a picnic from the nearby town of Guerneville and eat alfresco among the redwood groves. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 The Ziz Valley is a beautiful river canyon and is home to one of the largest palm groves, which winds along the canyon. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groves
Noun
  • Behind the story Ituri, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is a remote province of forests, green hills and gold mines where weak state institutions and decades of armed conflict have displaced nearly 900,000 people.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • Healthy soils, wetlands, forests and working ecosystems aren’t just environmental assets.
    Sara Roversi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Sprinkle dust on lawn, underneath hedges, in vegetable gardens, and other areas of dense vegetation.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
  • There, King Charles works with head gardener Gráinne Ring and her team of 15, including apprentices, to cultivate the 15 acres of blooms, hedges, trees and more.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

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“Groves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groves. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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