as in lush
growing thickly and vigorously weedy vegetation in the abandoned lot

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Recent Examples of weedy Fire is a natural part of ecosystems in the Southeast, often burning through weedy shrubs and enabling native plants to grow without as much competition. Kiley Price, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025 Then, prune overgrown trees and shrubs, trim tall grasses and weedy areas, mow regularly to keep your lawn cut close, and consider calling a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025 These fish also love weedy areas, which can be a challenge to fish with a plug that has two or three treble hooks hanging off the belly. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025 From the high point of the Walker Basin Trail, echoes of the area’s ranching history linger in bits of barbed wire, stock tanks and weedy livestock tracks. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weedy
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  • Photo : Simon Berlyn Like most rooms in the house, the great room has French doors opening to the lush grounds.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
  • Founded by Italo Argentine sisters Violeta and Pia Martinez, this 1,404-square-foot space has a warm atmosphere with dark wood accents, lush greenery and natural tones complemented by ceramic and stone details.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
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  • Cyberattacks against companies have been rampant for years, but a string of attacks on retail companies have raised awareness of the issue because the breaches can impact customers.
    Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
  • The last election indicated a pivot away from soft-on-crime policies and lax policies on drug use and homelessness that were rampant in the city.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
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  • By addressing sleep deserts through thoughtful investment and revitalization, Baltimore can help ensure that all residents — regardless of neighborhood — have the opportunity to rest well, live well and contribute to a more prosperous city.
    Wendy Troxel, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
  • States were able to build more prosperous economies without fearing that a greater military power would conquer them or force them into unequal treaties to fork over the spoils.
    Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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  • Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside Denmark's capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scanned the horizon for threats.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • These waves are often emitted by cold, dense regions of space, like the TMC-1, where new stars and complex organic molecules can form.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 30 June 2025
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  • Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
  • These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025

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“Weedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weedy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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