spruces

Definition of sprucesnext
present tense third-person singular of spruce

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spruces
Verb
  • Well, at least Cindy's been fighting the good fight, which Brenda tricks her into waging alone every time.
    Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
  • One possible danger is a rogue network that tricks people into joining.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.
    Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
  • Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.
    Marc Levy, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • It’s also been cited as what’s wrong with basketball, as he’s been labeled a player who embellishes contact, resulting in opportunities at the free-throw line.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 May 2026
  • The work embellishes the landscape with a new pond set in a faux archaeological site, out of which rise a series of clear columns housing soil ecosystems extracted from the grounds.
    Tina Rivers Ryan, Artforum, 14 May 2026
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“Spruces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spruces. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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