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an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
clearing out the jungle of boxes cluttering up the garage is her project for the weekend
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Recent Examples of jungle
Advertisement Malaria, yellow fever and other tropical diseases devastated a workforce already struggling with especially dangerous terrain and harsh working conditions in the jungle, eventually costing more than 20,000 lives by some estimates.
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Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Our correspondents showed both the toll of the violence and how everyday citizens are responding to it — from the streets of Kyiv to the hills above Beirut to the jungles of Myanmar.
—Bryant Rousseau, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Pro: Stunning Natural Beauty With over 600 miles of coastline, Caribbean to the east, Pacific to the west, mountains, jungles, and even volcanoes, Costa Rica is a nature lover’s paradise.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Navarro points out that countries also still need to work together to create rapid diagnostics, properly investigate the role of vectors in jungle, rural, and urban areas, as well as fully understand the transmission cycle.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Our correspondents showed both the toll of the violence and how everyday citizens are responding to it — from the streets of Kyiv to the hills above Beirut to the jungles of Myanmar.
—Bryant Rousseau, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Pro: Stunning Natural Beauty With over 600 miles of coastline, Caribbean to the east, Pacific to the west, mountains, jungles, and even volcanoes, Costa Rica is a nature lover’s paradise.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Navarro points out that countries also still need to work together to create rapid diagnostics, properly investigate the role of vectors in jungle, rural, and urban areas, as well as fully understand the transmission cycle.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jungle
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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The restaurant’s veggie penne pasta ($17) comes with a medley of vegetables with a roasted tomato-coconut sauce.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Underwood is set to perform just before the ball drops, ringing in the new year with a medley of her greatest hits.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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The other four phones use a variety of MediaTek chipsets.Dominic Preston, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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In states with medical marijuana, the substance can be prescribed by a doctor, including to treat a variety of conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, severe nausea and Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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Check in here: Runners will find a warm welcome at Corpo Santo Hotel, a property near the finish line that offers a marathon kit filled with an assortment of amenities, including water and energy bars along with a complimentary massage.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Oort Cloud Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2025
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The buzzword might feel trendy, but the concept goes deeper than aesthetic collages or repeating affirmations in the mirror.Daisy Maldonado, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Through surreal collages, abstract dreamscapes, and hauntingly beautiful animals, EMA paints a picture of humanity’s past, present, and future in the midst of challenges and changes.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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While Prince Harry and Meghan's pack expanded with the third dog, their menagerie already included a rescue beagle!Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Madison's passion compelled her to volunteer at a local wildlife sanctuary and work part-time as a veterinary assistant, as well as work on members of her own menagerie.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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Having a space that is clear of clutter and with fewer stimuli creates feelings of calm and concentration.Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Savvy forwards can take advantage of the clutter and get away with bending the rules, too.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Jungle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jungle. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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