as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Recent Examples of leafy
Community food and resources coordinator Hannah Bessenecker said leafy greens grown inits hydroponic garden also are placed in the fridge when available.
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April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Stockholm’s Kungsholmen neighborhood combines leafy streets and waterfront charm with a vibrant, urban energy.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The strait accounts for as much as two-thirds of worldwide seaborne trade in urea, a nitrogen-rich fertilizer used for a variety of crops like wheat and leafy greens, UNCTD found.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The region produces about 90% of the nation’s leafy vegetables during the winter months.
—Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Stockholm’s Kungsholmen neighborhood combines leafy streets and waterfront charm with a vibrant, urban energy.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The strait accounts for as much as two-thirds of worldwide seaborne trade in urea, a nitrogen-rich fertilizer used for a variety of crops like wheat and leafy greens, UNCTD found.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The region produces about 90% of the nation’s leafy vegetables during the winter months.
—Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy
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The backstory Six Senses has long been associated with its lush, secluded destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, Bali, Seychelles, and Oman’s Zighy Bay, for example.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Eating and drinking Il Caffè on the ground floor is a bright, inviting space where marble and mirrors meet lush greenery.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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With the transfer portal opening April 7, after the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament, Miller spoke as directly as possible to current 49ers players, who stood out in a room full of green and gold.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The exultation that broke out inside the courtroom as Moss embraced her grown daughter, who was 5 when Moss was incarcerated, soon reached Mabel Bassett Correctional Center.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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It wasn’t put together by grown adults.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aerix claims the result is a UAV capable of sustained, multidirectional motion—an essential requirement for tracking erratic airborne targets in dense or cluttered environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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