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Recent Examples of underbrush
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.
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
Hanson, who spends much of his life crawling through underbrush to count trees, plunged ahead into stands of chest-high ceanothus, pointing out sequoias camouflaged in the pervasive post-fire brush.
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Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Ten years ago, the land was undeveloped, a tangle of palms and underbrush.
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Rob Davis,
ProPublica,
3 Mar. 2026
Make sure there are no overhanging limbs that could combust, cut back and remove nearby grasses, brambles, and underbrush, and have a fire extinguisher ready to deal with any embers that float away.
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Steven John,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
Hanson, who spends much of his life crawling through underbrush to count trees, plunged ahead into stands of chest-high ceanothus, pointing out sequoias camouflaged in the pervasive post-fire brush.
—
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Ten years ago, the land was undeveloped, a tangle of palms and underbrush.
—
Rob Davis,
ProPublica,
3 Mar. 2026
Make sure there are no overhanging limbs that could combust, cut back and remove nearby grasses, brambles, and underbrush, and have a fire extinguisher ready to deal with any embers that float away.
—
Steven John,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underbrush
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LightRocket via Getty Images The pride lay hidden in the undergrowth.
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There was a strong wind, blowing in my favor and making enough noise in the undergrowth to cover my movements.
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The county Board of Supervisors recently passed a motion calling on county departments to develop a plan to clear vegetation in Altadena and Sunset Mesa.
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
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The site hearkens back to Florida roadside attractions of the past but offers plenty of present-day opportunities for animal encounters amid a backdrop of tropical foliage.
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After flowering, the foliage continues to photosynthesize and generates energy, which is stored in the roots.
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“Underbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underbrush. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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