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Recent Examples of undergrowth
One solution to thin out the plants was to let a herd of 400 goats to clear dense undergrowth.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Zash’s earth, sea, undergrowth, and caviar and truffle tasting menus are more than satisfying in both the literal and artistic sense.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Berry, 46, and Thomas, 47, were arrested after being found hiding in undergrowth near the scene.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Tulane University anthropologist Daniella Santoro unearthed it in March while clearing undergrowth in her yard.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Zash’s earth, sea, undergrowth, and caviar and truffle tasting menus are more than satisfying in both the literal and artistic sense.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Berry, 46, and Thomas, 47, were arrested after being found hiding in undergrowth near the scene.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Tulane University anthropologist Daniella Santoro unearthed it in March while clearing undergrowth in her yard.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergrowth
Noun
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Long-term drought conditions mean that vegetation is especially susceptible to fire.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, people may see noticeably green poop, which could be a sign that the body couldn’t fully absorb all the roughage or foliage.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Undergrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergrowth. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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