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 Other priorities also included holding an evacuation simulation; removing flammable vegetation around WUI roadways, residences and open spaces; and promoting firewise communities and inspections for home hardening initiatives. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 May 2025 However, vegetation changed dramatically as the Australian tectonic plate drifted northward and the climate became more arid. Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe, The Conversation, 20 May 2025 Conditions can include a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 Instead of a blazing back alley permeated with the stench of garbage and plagued by rats, residents find a lush and usable green space, cooled by the shade of tall perimeter buildings and by heat-absorbing vegetation. Alicia Pederson, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for vegetation
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Noun
  • Fine foliage and a trailing habit add to this plant’s charm.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
  • Pull off or trim away the declining flowers and foliage but leave the stems.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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  • During a visit to South Caicos, guests can enjoy a more wild perspective on the region, with eye-catching flora and fauna calling the area home.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • Rich in potassium and super anti-inflammatory, coconut water can help rebalance the flora and fauna in your gut, along with boosting hydration—an important marker for a healthy digestive system.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 14 May 2025

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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