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Recent Examples of weedy
Regretfully, this winter has been so mild that some of these weedy portions have only turned brown and not yet totally declined.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The violet in my garden is weedy and annoying but not invasive.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Fed by a spring, the shallow and weedy water warmed to create a comfortable fish nursery.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Avoid Boxelder Trees As their name suggests, these bugs love boxelder trees, a weedy type of maple native to North America.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The violet in my garden is weedy and annoying but not invasive.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Fed by a spring, the shallow and weedy water warmed to create a comfortable fish nursery.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Avoid Boxelder Trees As their name suggests, these bugs love boxelder trees, a weedy type of maple native to North America.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weedy
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Photography enthusiasts will enjoy hanging out in the hotel’s public spaces; the hotel is flooded with natural light and features a spacious foyer with striking contemporary sculptures inspired by the lush hills and rugged shores of Shenzhen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Adapting to Central Florida was not easy for a woman who grew up Ngwo, a lush, hilly town known for its forests, caves, waterfalls and hiking trails.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Residents reportedly lived in deplorable conditions at the since-shuttered recovery site, an unlicensed behavioral health center called the Thomas Suites Campus of Care, where there were reports of rampant drug dealing and no running water.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The president blasted blue states and insisted many are rampant with fraud and corruption.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When Mose Norman, a prosperous Black farmer, attempted to cast his ballot, white mobs retaliated with brutal force.—
Debbie Deland,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, wishing all who celebrate a happy and prosperous Year of the Horse.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Regular attendees noticed the effect of a denser Fall/Winter schedule compared to previous seasons, and there were multiple dinners and cocktail events taking place each night.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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My calves turned into dense, heavy cinder blocks.—
Dimity McDowell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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There was a long, luxuriant lunch at Suginome, one of the city's oldest ryōtei, a genre of restaurant that, not so long ago, offered entertainment by geisha and private rooms where businessmen and politicians made deals over elaborate dinners.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In luxuriant landscapes, Shinomiya’s trio (voiced by Riku Hagiwara, Kotone Furukawa and Miyu Irino) throw lines at each other with strong alchemy.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Weedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weedy. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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