Thesaurus results for TURF

turf

noun

Definition of turf

as in territory

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Recent Examples of turf Once the weeds are dead, cooler temperatures are conducive for turf to fill in the bare spots. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026 This year's Ig Nobel Prizes — which are awarded for humorous, yet thought-provoking research — have been announced, but not on their home turf. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, older software companies have been keen to exhibit their compatibility with AI algorithms even as the new kid on the block threatens their turf. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Feeding your turf at the right times through the seasons can result in fewer lawn weeds, fewer insect and disease issues, and better tolerance of drought and temperature extremes. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turf

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Noun

Israel argues that the territory is disputed rather than occupied, and asserts that Jews have a historical right to the land.

— Reuters, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
The rating decision drops the West African nation deeper into junk territory and underscores its vulnerability since the government identified billions of dollars in undisclosed debt from a previous administration.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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League sources in this story spoke on a condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the subject publicly.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Apple reportedly plans to pitch the iPhone Ultra as a device that's more beneficial for web browsing, framing subjects with a gigantic viewfinder, and most importantly, watching video.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026