punas

Definition of punasnext
plural of puna

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for punas
Noun
  • Boyes, a conservation biologist designated a National Geographic Explorer, has been searching Angola’s highlands for a mysterious, elusive herd of what have been named Ghost Elephants deep within its forests.
    Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Boyes believes that Henry has living descendants roaming the Angolan highlands and is determined to confirm a genetic link.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.
    Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
  • There is a wide variety of greenhouse options, from farmhouse-style A-frames to modern geodesic domes.
    Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Punas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punas. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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