groves

Definition of grovesnext
plural of grove

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of groves Ancient olive trees, cypress groves, wildflowers, secluded coves, and private beaches cover much of the property, while a deep-water dock and helipad make the island easily accessible. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 Narrow-gauge railroad tracks curve gently up mountain slopes and through groves of the railroad’s namesake trees, now a backdrop for a scenic, one-hour journey back in time. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 On its 53-mile path to the Pacific Ocean, water ripped through orchards, uprooted orange groves and flipped cars. Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 The organization also said that homes, farmland, olive groves and livestock were destroyed in the blaze, and the New York Timesreported that two firefighters, aged 58 and 25, have been killed battling the fire. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Aspen earns its name every autumn when hillsides shimmer with brilliant golden aspen groves. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Growers are experimenting with commercial groves of chocolate, vanilla and coffee with some success. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groves
Noun
  • We were guided to interior forests, aged tabby houses and waterway edges.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Around Woodland Margins In the wild, poison ivy typically grows best in the dappled light along the edges of forests or along hiking trails that get just a touch of sun.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That plate went back and forth through the hedges between our houses for years.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Boxwood shrubs are a great option for pristine hedges and natural privacy screens, elevating your landscaping with their bright green foliage and clean appearance.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Groves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groves. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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