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Recent Examples of undergrowth
One solution to thin out the plants was to let a herd of 400 goats to clear dense undergrowth.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Zash’s earth, sea, undergrowth, and caviar and truffle tasting menus are more than satisfying in both the literal and artistic sense.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Berry, 46, and Thomas, 47, were arrested after being found hiding in undergrowth near the scene.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Tulane University anthropologist Daniella Santoro unearthed it in March while clearing undergrowth in her yard.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Zash’s earth, sea, undergrowth, and caviar and truffle tasting menus are more than satisfying in both the literal and artistic sense.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Berry, 46, and Thomas, 47, were arrested after being found hiding in undergrowth near the scene.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Tulane University anthropologist Daniella Santoro unearthed it in March while clearing undergrowth in her yard.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergrowth
Noun
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Zoning commissioners added a requirement to add vegetation as an additional buffer.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fire officials said significant vegetation growth across the region, rising temperatures, low humidity and seasonal winds prompted the suspension.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This striking deciduous tree is recognized for its unique alligator bark, vibrant autumn foliage, and late-season sweet fruit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dark Opal) is the most ornamental of all herbs with pink or purple flowers against a background of dark foliage.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Undergrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergrowth. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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