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Recent Examples of undergrowth
Flames clear undergrowth and add ash and nutrients to soil.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
In the rate case, AES proposed relying on a new, more expensive type of trimming that removes overhanging branches and undergrowth below power lines, which is more reliable, said Cody Flint, AES's vegetation management manager.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Historically, lightning- and human-ignited fires kept forests less dense and reduced forest litter and undergrowth that can easily burn.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
The road narrowed, and dry grass and thorny scrub leaned over the dusty track, as two rhinos stepped quietly out of the undergrowth.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
In the rate case, AES proposed relying on a new, more expensive type of trimming that removes overhanging branches and undergrowth below power lines, which is more reliable, said Cody Flint, AES's vegetation management manager.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Historically, lightning- and human-ignited fires kept forests less dense and reduced forest litter and undergrowth that can easily burn.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
The road narrowed, and dry grass and thorny scrub leaned over the dusty track, as two rhinos stepped quietly out of the undergrowth.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergrowth
Noun
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Immediately east of the path are steep slopes that contain native vegetation.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Victoria Byrd said the blaze was challenging to reach because of heavy foliage and a privacy wall leaving firefighters with only one entry point.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Before dropping, foliage turns orange, red, burgundy, and purple.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Undergrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergrowth. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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