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subhumid

adjective

Definition of subhumidnext
as in subtropical

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  1. subtropical
  2. tropical
  3. semitropical
  4. tropic
Adjective
  • The virus is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, including Southeast Asia, the Western Pacific islands, Latin America and Africa.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The yellow-legged hornet is native to the tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia and has spread to parts of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of subtropical
Adjective
  • Dozens of species roamed and rutted on a tropical Earth, from the pig-sized Menoceras to the significantly larger Paraceratherium linxiaense, an animal almost as large as one of London’s red double-decker buses.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • An upper-level low is helping to pump in deep tropical moisture, and a southwesterly flow will help to steer much of the wet weather along our east coast metro areas.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of tropical
Adjective
  • After the fall of Saigon in 1975, huge numbers of refugees settled here, drawn by the semitropical climate and robust fisheries.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
  • But the very climates that made these semitropical playgrounds the American dream of the 20th century threaten to break their reputations in the 21st century.
    — Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2023
Definition of semitropical
Adjective
  • Botanical prints on olive green bases brought a tropic vibe to camo, while lush leafy prints created a painterly effect to tops.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Room rates at the hotel, tucked away behind tropic gardens, start at $995 a night.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of tropic
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“Subhumid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subhumid. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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