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Recent Examples of undergrowth
In contrast, the creek corridor is dense with cottonwood trees and undergrowth that is habitat for all sorts of wildlife.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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
On my walks in the forest, I was struck by that lack of undergrowth, particularly a huge patch of Canadian Wood Nettle, a North America native that is a host plant for Red Admiral and Eastern Comma butterflies.
—Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The overhead canopy of the dense forest had reduced the thick undergrowth of briars and brushes, allowing Dalene and me to stroll freely in whatever direction drew our attention.
—Bob Robinson, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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
On my walks in the forest, I was struck by that lack of undergrowth, particularly a huge patch of Canadian Wood Nettle, a North America native that is a host plant for Red Admiral and Eastern Comma butterflies.
—Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The overhead canopy of the dense forest had reduced the thick undergrowth of briars and brushes, allowing Dalene and me to stroll freely in whatever direction drew our attention.
—Bob Robinson, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergrowth
Noun
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The bridge collapsed on Aug. 1 after a brush fire spread to vegetation beneath it, igniting the wooden structure.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Firefighters are on scene of 10 acres of vegetation burning at a rapid rate of spread.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Walk through the quaint lobby to find another hidden gem, the Sax Garden, a romantic French-style garden restaurant, complete with a heated outdoor pool (a rarity in Paris), checkerboard marble floors and green foliage.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Next, plant seasonal types, consisting of medium-height plants offering seasonal blooms from spring through fall, along with interesting foliage as a midrange filler.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Undergrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergrowth. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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