leaf out
phrasal verb
leafed out; leafing out; leafs out
US, of a tree
: to produce leaves
The tree will leaf out in the spring.
Examples of leaf out in a Sentence
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Take a leaf out of the '90s decorating stylebook by embracing layered lighting—think floor lamps, wall sconces, and table lamps—to create warmth, depth, and intimacy.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
The Hair Bros—aka hairstylists Nick Latham and Sean Paul Nother—are encouraging us to take a leaf out of their book and channel that '80s librarian main character energy by embracing our cowlicks.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 25 Jan. 2025
The brand-new Republican Party, formed in 1854 in opposition to slavery, took a leaf out of the same book.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Amazon's shareholders are already taking a leaf out of MicroStrategy's book, recommending that the company diversify into bitcoin to beat inflation and increase value.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Install this leaf insulation after the ground freezes and remove it when temperatures warm in spring to ensure your plants leaf out well.
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—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024
Perhaps more companies could take a leaf out of Spotify’s business playbook.
—Aoibhinn Mc Bride | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024
Adams has taken a leaf out of the president-elect’s public relations playbook, claiming Williams’ office targeted him because of his criticisms of the Biden administration’s handling of the national migrant crisis.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Nov. 2024
If the synopsis is anything to go by, this new period drama might take a leaf out of Bridgerton’s book and give a spikier take on the classic novel.
—Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
The Hair Bros—aka hairstylists Nick Latham and Sean Paul Nother—are encouraging us to take a leaf out of their book and channel that '80s librarian main character energy by embracing our cowlicks.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 25 Jan. 2025
The brand-new Republican Party, formed in 1854 in opposition to slavery, took a leaf out of the same book.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Amazon's shareholders are already taking a leaf out of MicroStrategy's book, recommending that the company diversify into bitcoin to beat inflation and increase value.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Install this leaf insulation after the ground freezes and remove it when temperatures warm in spring to ensure your plants leaf out well.
6.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024
Perhaps more companies could take a leaf out of Spotify’s business playbook.
—Aoibhinn Mc Bride | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024
Adams has taken a leaf out of the president-elect’s public relations playbook, claiming Williams’ office targeted him because of his criticisms of the Biden administration’s handling of the national migrant crisis.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Nov. 2024
If the synopsis is anything to go by, this new period drama might take a leaf out of Bridgerton’s book and give a spikier take on the classic novel.
—Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Leaf out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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