as in bushes
a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush
the rabbit darted into the chaparral
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Noun
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Si models feature upgraded brakes, wider low-profile tires, and sport suspension—the dampers have been retuned for 2025 to take advantage of the Civic’s stiff body structure.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With a cozy cottage feel, the Allwood Claudia Tiny Home Kit fits in anywhere from the woods, to the waterside, or even in your backyard (depending on your HOA).—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The slaying came to authorities’ attention on March 9, 2021, when hikers at Cuyahoga Valley National Park came upon a dead body in the woods.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fire has swept through many of those groves in recent years.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Along the way, guests might watch kingfishers dart through palm groves, pause at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, or step ashore to see traditional boat builders at work.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This park is all escarpments, rivers, and old forests.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Habitat loss from the destruction of cedar forests, overgrazing, and climate change threatens its survival.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their remains were often dumped in thickets or submerged in sewer lines around Nairobi, police said, per AFP.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Plush lawns and thickets of towering palms unite the various structures, while a demilune hot tub faces the water alongside a stone terrace that steps down to the estate’s private 250-plus-foot crescent beach.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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Its 46 rooms have big picture windows that look onto copses of color-changing trees and cabin vibes from plenty of blonde wood.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Chaparrals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaparrals. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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