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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  • Proper mowing practices promote lush, dense turf by stimulating shoot and root growth.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
  • This two-bedroom option includes an infinity pool, firepit, and furnished rooftop terrace with lush gardens.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
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  • The announcement comes as President Donald Trump's administration continues to intensify its pressure on selective universities over accusations of rampant antisemitism and liberal bias.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 June 2025
  • Rumors about the next version of macOS are already rampant.
    Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
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  • From November 11th to March 10th, 2026 the prosperous planet will be moonwalking.
    Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 June 2025
  • Series follows a first-generation Quebec entrepreneur, who came from nothing to built a prosperous business, and the image points to the atmosphere of the business world in the 1990s.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 May 2025
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  • From dense, intensely aromatic reds to delicate whites, from sparkling to still, from sweet to fortified, there is a wine here that will suit any palate.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • In addition, most microlensing efforts are recorded at the Galactic Center -- the densest part of the Milky Way, Edita Stonkutė, an associate professor of astronomy at Vilnius University, said in a statement.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 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 21 Jun. 2025.

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