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Recent Examples of leaf
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Jan. 2026
On properties where no house was left, roses sprang to life and trees that had been charred started leafing again.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Basil, leaf lettuces and mint are among those that can do the most with the least.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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Verb
What can residents do to help leaf, trash collectors?
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Jan. 2026
On properties where no house was left, roses sprang to life and trees that had been charred started leafing again.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
If your succulent's leaf color seems to fade or grow lighter, try gradually increasing their sunlight exposure.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Basil, leaf lettuces and mint are among those that can do the most with the least.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaf
Verb
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But public opinion has flipped since 2023, when Israel, in retaliation for Hamas’s October 7th attack, launched a military campaign in Gaza.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The actress-turned-media-company owner has long had the grit required to ideate, found, and ultimately sell a near-billion-dollar company that flipped Hollywood’s script on its head.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Replace traditional dryer sheets with an all-natural alternative.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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At the same time, tenants at the Dane Park Apartments in Grapevine reported seeing southern copperheads around the complex, where management includes snake‑safety tip sheets in welcome packets to raise awareness.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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But Harris believes the end result is an ambitious attempt to thumb its nose at the patriarchy while allowing a story that addresses abuse, violence, and trauma to also be an incredibly fun time.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2026
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Emin’s masterpiece thumbed its nose at a tradition of recumbent feminine flesh on tousled white sheets (think Titian’s Venus of Urbino, Manet’s Olympia, or any number of bosomy Lucian Freud nudes).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaf. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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