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underbrush

noun

Definition of underbrush

as in undergrowth

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Recent Examples of underbrush Around a bend, yellow wildflowers pop out of the underbrush, where curious deer and rustling ground squirrels (squinnies to this Iowan) startle. — Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026 The brilliant reds and gold of the willows and poplars and the bright yellows and pale greens of frostbitten underbrush stood out against the backdrop of the mountain slopes, which were clad in the darker green of spruce and pine and topped with a fall of snow from the last few nights. — Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 The biggest decline was in prescribed burns, the low-grade fires intentionally set to clear dense underbrush, helping reduce the intensity of future wildfires. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026 The prescribed burn will clear out underbrush to allow native plants to thrive, Martin said, adding that wildlife depends on those plants for food and shelter. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underbrush

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Because the sites are generally located at least 100 feet away from any trails, visiting them can require bushwhacking through swampy terrain or dense undergrowth, dodging branches and the occasional cobweb.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Clearing out the heavy undergrowth has to be done with care because the headstones’ locations aren’t known.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergrowth

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The company, whose goats eat vegetation to help prevent wildfires, has about 4,000 animals and eight herders, who are each paid $60,000 a year.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
The setup creates a mutually beneficial microclimate where the vegetation cools the solar panels to boost their efficiency and the panels provide shade to support plant growth.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vegetation

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Add black ribbon or a handful of faux spider webs for Halloween, and swap out later with autumnal foliage for Thanksgiving.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Typically reaching peak fall foliage during the first week of October, Hot Springs, Virginia creates the perfect environment for outdoor fall pursuits every member of the family can enjoy.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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