as in foliage
green leaves or plants the local vegetation is flourishing as a result of the recent rains

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Recent Examples of vegetation Be sure to protect cold-sensitive vegetation. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025 Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025 The dew or condensation on the ground, vegetation, and surfaces like your car will subsequently freeze. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025 Most were seasonally dry and filled with swampy vegetation. Mike Bezemek, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vegetation
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Noun
  • Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The faux foliage is extra sturdy, with an IP65 waterproof rating that stands up to rain, wind, and even snow.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The reserve is dedicated to reforesting native flora and preserving vital wildlife corridors.
    Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Her role will focus on the preservation of the site’s flora and fauna and on developing public programming within its gardens.
    Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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