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
During last year's olive harvest, farmers struggled to reach their groves because of regular Israeli strikes and had to be accompanied by Lebanese troops and UNIFIL peacekeepers, who coordinated with Israel.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
That means that winemakers across what is now France must have switched from domesticating wild grapes to propagating them directly—that is, cloning grapevines by taking cuttings of the plants to start new groves.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
Blanketed in olive groves in a remote setting that’s minutes away from tourist attractions, this one-bedroom retreat exudes quiet stillness.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
The park is ideal for hiking, with trails that cater to everyone from beginners who prefer a short trek to more seasoned adventurers who want a full-day hike through bamboo groves and mossy mountain paths.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The property itself is an 1800s-era olive mill, stretching across fragrant lemon groves and leafy olive trees.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
But in North County, many other factors influence water prices in the avocado groves.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Our first stop, Tizkmoudine, was once a rich oasis town, its fortunes counted in dates, but the development of industrial-scale palm groves elsewhere changed the market.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Calamondin are great for beginners, says Danny Trejo, founder of Via Citrus, whose citrus groves are in Florida.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
That means that winemakers across what is now France must have switched from domesticating wild grapes to propagating them directly—that is, cloning grapevines by taking cuttings of the plants to start new groves.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
Blanketed in olive groves in a remote setting that’s minutes away from tourist attractions, this one-bedroom retreat exudes quiet stillness.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
The park is ideal for hiking, with trails that cater to everyone from beginners who prefer a short trek to more seasoned adventurers who want a full-day hike through bamboo groves and mossy mountain paths.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The property itself is an 1800s-era olive mill, stretching across fragrant lemon groves and leafy olive trees.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
But in North County, many other factors influence water prices in the avocado groves.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Our first stop, Tizkmoudine, was once a rich oasis town, its fortunes counted in dates, but the development of industrial-scale palm groves elsewhere changed the market.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Calamondin are great for beginners, says Danny Trejo, founder of Via Citrus, whose citrus groves are in Florida.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groves
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement that the relocation will improve the Forest Service's mission of managing its forests, saving taxpayers' money and boosting employee recruitment.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, Callery pears have invaded Indiana's fields, forests and wetlands, choking out native plant species by robbing them of essential nutrients.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Inside the property, police found three bullet holes in a wooden fence covered by tall hedges.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Built in the late 1990s but fully renovated during her tenure, the multilevel white stucco structure is sequestered behind tall gates and hedges and offers six bedrooms and eight bathrooms in roughly 14,100 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Groves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groves. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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