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underbrush

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Definition of underbrush

as in undergrowth

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Recent Examples of underbrush 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 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 In recent days, the property remained largely fallow, other than the thick underbrush and countless weeds that choked the site, which is about one-third of an acre in size, this news organization’s direct observation of the property shows. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 As the winter season wound down in early 1998, Central Florida received more-than-average rainfall, which spurred growth of new underbrush and vegetation in woodlands and rural areas. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for underbrush

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LightRocket via Getty Images The pride lay hidden in the undergrowth.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
There was a strong wind, blowing in my favor and making enough noise in the undergrowth to cover my movements.

— Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026

Definition of undergrowth

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Warm, dry weather has left vegetation primed to burn, and with the holiday falling on a Saturday, officials expect larger crowds and more neighborhood celebrations.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 2 July 2026
On its website, Project Bluestem says the center will be designed to minimize the effects of noise on the surrounding area and will use vegetation, berms or sound walls if necessary.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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The site hearkens back to Florida roadside attractions of the past but offers plenty of present-day opportunities for animal encounters amid a backdrop of tropical foliage.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
After flowering, the foliage continues to photosynthesize and generates energy, which is stored in the roots.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

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