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a
: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
also
: the stem of such a plant
b
: any of various sprawling herbaceous plants (such as a tomato or potato) that lack specialized adaptations for climbing
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The vine aspect comes from Quigley’s interest in plants.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Pinch off the growing tips of vining crops, such as indeterminate tomatoes, squash, and melons, to force the plants to redirect their energy to fruit production.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The back of the gown, which included a ribbon that flowed down to the ground, dipped low enough to reveal nearly all of the star's large back tattoo, which depicts roses along a vine, as well as a baby lamb.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The vine aspect comes from Quigley’s interest in plants.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
French doors lead to a staircase lined with delicate murals of peacocks and vined florals.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Pinch off the growing tips of vining crops, such as indeterminate tomatoes, squash, and melons, to force the plants to redirect their energy to fruit production.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Vine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vine. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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vine
1 of 2 noun1
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a
: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
also
: the stem of a vine
b
: any of various plants (as a tomato) that resemble vines but lack a special means for climbing
vine
2 of 2 verb
vined; vining
: to form or grow in the manner of a vine
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