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Recent Examples of underbrush
During that time when the mother is out feeding, the fawns have been known to hide in underbrush, according to the Park Service.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The setting was an open field near woods with thick underbrush.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The buildup of underbrush, if left unchecked, can become a serious fire hazard.
—Jet Francis and Samuel Navarro, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Cutting through the thick underbrush, a combination of mesquite and thorny bushes, made for painful going.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The setting was an open field near woods with thick underbrush.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The buildup of underbrush, if left unchecked, can become a serious fire hazard.
—Jet Francis and Samuel Navarro, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Cutting through the thick underbrush, a combination of mesquite and thorny bushes, made for painful going.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underbrush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underbrush
Noun
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In contrast, the creek corridor is dense with cottonwood trees and undergrowth that is habitat for all sorts of wildlife.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rabbits dance and rattlesnakes slither in the hazy undergrowth with the same rickety gestures as the towering creatures above, providing each new environment a comforting, organic feel.—
Sarah Thwaites,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The fire is burning in a region that has received only half of its normal seasonal rainfall and is being fueled by the chaparral plant, the most flammable type of vegetation in the United States, the National Weather Service said.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Noun
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In summer, showy panicles of white flowers with red anthers appear like candles above the foliage.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The property is packed with foliage thanks to its original owners, Harry and Mary Jane Leu, who collected plants and seeds from their travels.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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“Underbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underbrush. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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