Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrublands
Noun
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Masri’s drumming is lithe and spacious even at its most aggressive; just as Alcorn’s guitar slides move with a gravity-defying, naturalistic force, his attacks seem to sprout out of each other independently, emerging in thickets.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026 -
No colonial power had ever controlled the swamps and savannas of the interior—an alien land of lagoons, glade marshes, prairies, and hardwood thickets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rest remains untouched, a landscape of redwoods, oak forests, wildlife corridors, and mountain terrain.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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After spending hours in stadium crowds surrounded by tens of thousands of fellow fans, solo trail time through mangrove forests offers a genuine respite.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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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
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In the center of the island, vineyards, olive groves, and lavender fields create a landscape that’s been a source of life to its people for centuries.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Walk in forests where dragonflies buzz and orchids bloom in secret copses.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Aquitaine countryside unfolds in a collage of khaki, tan, and green, dotted with little ponds and copses of trees.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Southern magnolia is native to moist woodlands and bottomlands along the coastal plains where the seeds are eaten by birds and other wildlife.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Conducting any work in these dense wetlands and woodlands posed researchers a significant challenge, limiting the transport of equipment and the extent of their research due to environmental regulations.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There's no one that winds up dismembered in the woods that's not a — a victim of homicide.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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His house sits across from what used to be a thick copse of woods.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Throughout the room are Atom Power’s purple EV charging stands and large white breaker boxes ready for assembly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The options include international cuisine, kid-friendly fare, and vegetarian and vegan choices, along with snack stands and shaded picnic areas.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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About 21% of California’s national forestlands are protected.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Scrublands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrublands. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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