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underbrush

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Definition of underbrush

as in undergrowth

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Recent Examples of underbrush As the winter season wound down in early 1998, Central Florida received more-than-average rainfall, which spurred growth of new underbrush and vegetation in woodlands and rural areas. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026 Around a bend, yellow wildflowers pop out of the underbrush, where curious deer and rustling ground squirrels (squinnies to this Iowan) startle. — Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026 The biggest decline was in prescribed burns, the low-grade fires intentionally set to clear dense underbrush, helping reduce the intensity of future wildfires. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026 The prescribed burn will clear out underbrush to allow native plants to thrive, Martin said, adding that wildlife depends on those plants for food and shelter. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underbrush

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Locals say that the theater used to be visible from the road below, but today it is covered entirely by thick undergrowth.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Because the sites are generally located at least 100 feet away from any trails, visiting them can require bushwhacking through swampy terrain or dense undergrowth, dodging branches and the occasional cobweb.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergrowth

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The Cotton House has a charming interior patio with lush vegetation, where meals from the Batuar Bar & Restaurant are served (weather permitting).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In the park, the designers combined four species of flowers with broken pieces of local pottery to form a polychromatic mosaic that weaves together vegetation and craft.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of vegetation

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With changing seasons, Autumn's foliage is an enchanting match for the resort’s large windows and suite patios– where all guests are completely surrounded by the changing colors of the season.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The sound is practically deafening, a loud metallic pang that cuts through the forest’s thick foliage.

— Taylor Mitchell Brown, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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