spruces

present tense third-person singular of spruce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spruces
Verb
  • Cthulhu, who tricks the Minions into releasing his friends from purgatory.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • Removing fading flowers and their seed pods tricks the plant to redirect its energy from producing seeds to producing more scapes and flower buds, as well as putting energy into root development and storing energy for the next growing season.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Just as the resumption of the age-old war with Indian also improves the breed.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Birds are essential for creating a sustainable landscape that supports wildlife and improves biodiversity in the garden.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • The material also embellishes the interior, where the center armrest, speaker covers, window buttons, and gear shift are among the areas of application.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
  • It’s also been cited as what’s wrong with basketball, as he’s been labeled a player who embellishes contact, resulting in opportunities at the free-throw line.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 May 2026
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“Spruces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spruces. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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