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Recent Examples of turf
Even some turf grasses are susceptible to powdery mildew.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
The new turf will feature several elements that make Boise State unique, from marking the kickoff at the 35-yard lines with images of the state of Idaho to painting the 2- and 11-yard lines orange in honor of program legends Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
Wear and tear from frequent turns on the same patch of turf by mower wheels is virtually eliminated.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Everyone is involved in a turf war of some kind, major or minor.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
The new turf will feature several elements that make Boise State unique, from marking the kickoff at the 35-yard lines with images of the state of Idaho to painting the 2- and 11-yard lines orange in honor of program legends Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
Wear and tear from frequent turns on the same patch of turf by mower wheels is virtually eliminated.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Everyone is involved in a turf war of some kind, major or minor.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turf
Noun
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On a chilly Tuesday night at Oracle Park, Marte’s moonshot to Big Cat territory was the defining image of the Giants’ 7-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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One is at least temporary compromises on dangerous issues of sovereignty or territory, such as between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan, or between India and the PRC, or in the South China Sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Noun
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It’s been difficult to navigate the feelings surrounding the subject and figure out what to do with this fact.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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In it, as in most of Sherald’s portraits, the subject looks straight ahead at the viewer.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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“Turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turf. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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