tuft

as in hill
a rounded natural geographic elevation a cottage set on a tuft of land

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Recent Examples of tuft Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head. Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Carolina will also face notable tests like All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett on their home tuft in practice. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025 Full sun Soil Type: Lean, dry, well-draining Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (4.5-7.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Sea thrift is a charming, low-maintenance perennial that forms dense tufts of stiff, evergreen foliage in lush green to blue-green hues, depending on the variety. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 Each body section also has tufts of hair-like material, researchers said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tuft
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Noun
  • If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
  • Synopsis: Set in a timeless English village, where everything is picturesque – everything, that is, except for the vampires living in the castle on the hill who come out at night for a little drink of the locals.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • The 33-year-old inmate, Angel Gaxiola, was discovered missing by the staff during a head count at Holton Conservation Camp, which is in the mountains northeast of Sylmar, about 9 p.m. Sunday, the department said.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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  • The lopsided affair featured plenty of highlights from the Horned Frogs including a masterpiece on the mound by Tommy LaPour and a number of record-setting performances by TCU’s hitters.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
  • In six big-league seasons before the trade, Luzardo had shown great stuff on the mound but had struggled to stay healthy.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025

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“Tuft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuft. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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