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underbrush

noun

Definition of underbrush

as in undergrowth

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Recent Examples of underbrush Damp leaves, mulch or underbrush can serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for underbrush

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The festival also spotlights the environmental benefits of traditional grazing, in which livestock are used to clear brush and other flammable undergrowth, reducing the spread of wildfires.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of undergrowth

Noun

Camels, many belonging to Touareg nomads, grazed on sparse patches of vegetation.

— Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Depending on your yard’s condition, renovation may involve killing existing vegetation, correcting the soil, improving drainage, and planting a more suitable grass variety.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of vegetation

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Other pests that cause foliage stippling include mites, thrips, and leafhoppers, but with azaleas, lace bugs are the typical culprit.

— Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Check the plant’s foliage for pests occasionally, paying particular attention to the undersides of leaves, where spider mites, scale and aphids like to hide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

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