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Recent Examples of leaf
Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Trees are leafing, birds are chirping and the mere thought of sending a Microsoft Teams or Slack message feels like an affront to Mother Nature; spring has finally sprung in Indianapolis.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Researchers obtained the video through fieldwork that involved searching through leaf litter, overturning rocks and studying specimens in laboratory conditions.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Verb
On properties where no house was left, roses sprang to life and trees that had been charred started leafing again.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Trees are leafing, birds are chirping and the mere thought of sending a Microsoft Teams or Slack message feels like an affront to Mother Nature; spring has finally sprung in Indianapolis.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
For instance, weeping beech trees are often grown as specimen trees due to their dark leaf color and cascading branches.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Researchers obtained the video through fieldwork that involved searching through leaf litter, overturning rocks and studying specimens in laboratory conditions.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaf
Verb
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That could flip if the Lakers go up 2-0, but Houston is favored to win on the road and even the series.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This has made some big-tent Republicans nervous, since many of the bill’s co-sponsors — including Salazar — represent competitive districts that Democrats are hoping to flip in the midterms.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One friend even sent me an old LGBTQ fact sheet from their time representing Tahiti Tourisme.—
Rachel King,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Protect your lawn and landscaping with plastic sheets or tarps.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Caleb Foster thumbed over his shoulder to move Cam Boozer.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Since the late 1970s, victories at the bargaining table have been less frequent, and UFW leaders admit ranchers thumbed their noses during contract negotiations, daring them to strike.—
Marcos Breton,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaf. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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