bramble

noun

Definition of bramblenext
as in tangle

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Recent Examples of bramble Starting at the front picket fence, Jonathan trains up English roses, clematis vines, and even raspberry brambles that tempt passing neighbors. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Drink options include prosecco, Aperol spritz, gin bramble, rum runner punch and more. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 19 Feb. 2026 The nightingale turned abruptly, flying to a low bramble just inches from the fox’s snout. — Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025 Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass. — Harpers Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bramble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bramble
  1. tangle
  2. bush
  3. jungle
  4. brush
  5. scrub
  6. hedge
  7. grove
Noun
  • In the nearly 3,000 patients who donated their brains to science, the brains of those who took estrogen were less likely to show neurobiological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, such as beta-amyloid plaques or tangles of tau protein.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • It can be set up in under a minute without a tangle of wires to trip over.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of tangle
Noun
  • Pastor Richard Langness said the volunteer tripped, causing the torch to roll under a bush.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Choose from a cliffside breakfast corner, a shaded patio, or a fragrant garden that includes herb bushes and citrus trees.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bush
Noun
  • Inspired by the Amazon rainforest at dawn, this gender-neutral parfum layers white jungle florals, Brazilian orange oil, pink pepper, and grapefruit zest over grounding notes of bourbon, vetiver, musk, and patchouli.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But Curious George, whose first standalone book follows a voyage from an African jungle to a New York City zoo, would not become the hero of his own story until the Reys underwent a perilous journey of their own.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of jungle
Noun
  • For smaller sections like the backsplash, carefully apply the sealer with an application brush, making sure to only get into the grout lines.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Citing dangerously dry brush conditions, the City Council approved the declaration this week to reduce the risk of fires associated with homeless individuals cooking outdoors or using fire to keep warm at night.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • That’s because a good scrub with soap and a thorough rinse with water breaks the chemical bond that holds viruses and bacteria to surfaces.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Then, use one of these simple tricks to remove leftover wax and scrub soot away with warm water, soap, and a brush when you’re done.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrub
Noun
  • This diversification gives Eaton a stronger hedge if data center growth slows.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hedge
Noun
  • The highlight of your weekend will undoubtedly be horseback riding through groves of oaks up to the pancake breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Many Druids primarily follow their religion alone, but others are members of small practitioner groups commonly referred to as groves.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of grove

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