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,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Police say Singh never hit the brakes before slamming into the traffic jam, citing toxicology tests that confirmed impairment.—
Jasmine Baehr , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stephens said there were signs of a struggle, and Thomas' body had been dragged about 180 feet into the woods.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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The space is designed with midcentury modern details, featuring clean lines, pale woods and golden accents.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Gardens at Lake Merritt were built in the 1950s and feature 7 acres of idyllic water-and-forested space including bonsai and rhododendron groves.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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By late September, the aspen groves in and around the city turn luminous gold, making hikes at Mount Falcon, Red Rocks Park, or along the Cherry Creek Trail feel downright cinematic.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Limoges is thick with forests and fresh waterways, ideal for producing fine porcelain.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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With deer lying tight in the thickets along the streams, stalking mistakes would be easy to make.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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The entire property bursts with thickets of shaggy palm trees, enormous birds of paradise, and other tropical plants.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Aquitaine countryside unfolds in a collage of khaki, tan, and green, dotted with little ponds and copses of trees.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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