as in forest
a small group of trees
They passed a grove of oaks on their hike to the lake.
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Recent Examples of grove
Many Haitian families gravitated to Lemon City, one of the oldest settlements in Miami, developed in the late eighteen-hundreds and, at the time, largely populated by lemon-grove workers from the Bahamas.
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Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Before the freezes, Orange County’s citrus industry was dominated by individual growers, who had small groves spread from Oakland and Winter Garden east to Christmas and from Sanford south to Pine Castle, Conway and Windermere.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
How Florida farms, groves are preparing Florida's agricultural industry is preparing for the freezing temperatures.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
These strenuous 5-mile round-trip hikes climb into and out of a steep canyon with the trail dropping through a diverse forest (including a surprising aspen grove), fed by a perennial stream, and wrapped in towering sandstone cliffs.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Before the freezes, Orange County’s citrus industry was dominated by individual growers, who had small groves spread from Oakland and Winter Garden east to Christmas and from Sanford south to Pine Castle, Conway and Windermere.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
How Florida farms, groves are preparing Florida's agricultural industry is preparing for the freezing temperatures.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
These strenuous 5-mile round-trip hikes climb into and out of a steep canyon with the trail dropping through a diverse forest (including a surprising aspen grove), fed by a perennial stream, and wrapped in towering sandstone cliffs.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grove
Noun
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Called Andre's Lakeside Dining, the beloved waterfront eatery is home to breathtaking views – unique to the meadow-reminiscent forest in which it's tucked – and incredible fare.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Skywalker gibbons are particularly famous for their vocal prowess, with their songs echoing across the forest canopy.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With ‘Marilyn Monroe’ and ‘Moonstone’ as its parents, the 5-foot-tall bush is very thorny and has very good performance ratings.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Set at an elevation of over 1,706 feet, the farm's undulating hills were lined with what seemed like endless rows of verdant tea bushes.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 2022, conventional 60/40 portfolios—made up of 60% equities and 40% bonds—took a hit as markets roiled, and inflation and rate hikes made bonds less of a hedge for stocks.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The yellow metal – typically viewed as an inflation hedge – has since seen some recovery, with gold futures being up more than 17% this year.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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All the stores hosting the activation will feature a dedicated window installation as well as hot chocolate and sweets stands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The city is not the first in South Florida to install artsy lifeguard stands.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Leaving sheets in the dryer for an extended period gives them more opportunity to wrinkle or tangle.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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The debate took place against the backdrop of a tangle of state policies.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Walk in forests where dragonflies buzz and orchids bloom in secret copses.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Except for two copses of skyscrapers in which our financiers—and finances—go up and down, London remains a fairly horizontal city.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The woodland area — which is part of the greater Windsor Estate and leads straight to Windsor Castle — also features golf courses, farms and the famed Ascot Racecourse.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Mass them in shady borders, foundations, or woodland gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Habitat loss has been insidious — croplands have been stripped of their bordering hedgerows and old fields and woodlots have been converted to housing developments.—
Bruce Beehler,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
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The next morning Brooks and a buddy glassed the woodlot before moving closer.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Grove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grove. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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