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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.
—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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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
Noun
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There was a strong wind, blowing in my favor and making enough noise in the undergrowth to cover my movements.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
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Elsewhere, herds of goats are used to naturally manage undergrowth across the estate’s forests, helping reduce fire risk in the region’s increasingly dry climate.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Unable to maneuver around Avalos due to vegetation along the sidewalk, Elliott used his pushcart to nudge Avalos, according to a prosecution trial brief.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
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Cover or tend to sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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These plants can experience water stress during the winter when high winds or periods of warm weather cause evaporation from foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Markarian designer Alexandra O’Neill created a design that features a delicate garland stripe of winter berries and alternating stars set against a muted sage backdrop that is reminiscent of winter foliage.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Underbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underbrush. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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