as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
clearing out the jungle of boxes cluttering up the garage is her project for the weekend
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Recent Examples of jungles
From attics filled with secrets and dragon war colleges to the jungles of Vietnam and the beaches of Newport, audiobooks can transport listeners to some unforgettable places.
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Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The charming town, tucked away in the northern jungles of Costa Rica and beneath the marvelous Arenal Volcano, is an experience for the senses.
—Lauren P. Reyes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Our favorite Bahia Principe hotel destinations There’s no shortage of fabulous Bahia Principe properties in desirable locations—from private baysides to lush jungles.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
But the jungles of Columbia are deep and thick.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The glamping tents are designed with private decks, outdoor showers, wooden hot tubs, and offer views of the Ruak River and jungles of Myanmar.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Some of the information reviewed by Fox News Digital showed authorities took rumors such as a hunt for Bormann in the jungles of Peru, Colombia and Brazil as credible.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Too Much Sunlight In their native environment of Central and South American jungles, peace lilies grow on the jungle floor beneath the dappled light that comes through the tree canopy.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
America has a poor track record of dealing with political opponents in jungles.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The charming town, tucked away in the northern jungles of Costa Rica and beneath the marvelous Arenal Volcano, is an experience for the senses.
—Lauren P. Reyes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Our favorite Bahia Principe hotel destinations There’s no shortage of fabulous Bahia Principe properties in desirable locations—from private baysides to lush jungles.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
But the jungles of Columbia are deep and thick.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The glamping tents are designed with private decks, outdoor showers, wooden hot tubs, and offer views of the Ruak River and jungles of Myanmar.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Some of the information reviewed by Fox News Digital showed authorities took rumors such as a hunt for Bormann in the jungles of Peru, Colombia and Brazil as credible.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Too Much Sunlight In their native environment of Central and South American jungles, peace lilies grow on the jungle floor beneath the dappled light that comes through the tree canopy.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
America has a poor track record of dealing with political opponents in jungles.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jungles
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Don't forget to check on them during extremely hot weather—even drought-tolerant varieties may need more water when housed in terracotta during the summer.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The menu is big on fresh fish, and the wine list of more than 500 varieties is great for pairing.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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From glass sculptures to abstract collages, the artists grapple with memory, home and survival in the aftermath of displacement.—
Grant Klarich Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Featuring a series of images and collages commissioned for the inaugural edition of Chanel’s Arts & Culture Magazine, the exhibition will run till April 16.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Like all rodents, voles have an impressive rate of reproduction with multiple litters per year and 5 to 7 babies per litter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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There are wire cages with litters of kittens and others with elderly cats.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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