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as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
fields green with meadow grass
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as in inexperienced
lacking in adult experience or maturity
a new pitcher who's pretty green, even by rookie standards
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as in naive
lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment
in spite of her age, she's still green enough to be hoodwinked by fast-talking scammers
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as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
the lonely soldier dreamt of the fields of green that he had wandered in as a youth
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as in money
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
I need to save up some green before I can afford that cruise
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Recent Examples of green
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
However, some cats don't realize the grass isn't always greener on the other side, especially in frigid winter temperatures and snowy backyards.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Candy-color pastels like strawberry pinks, mint greens, aqua blues, and even lemon yellows are coming on strong.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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When perceiving reds and pinks, cats might mistake them for green, while purple could be seen as blue.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
However, some cats don't realize the grass isn't always greener on the other side, especially in frigid winter temperatures and snowy backyards.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Muza Lab, the interior design studio behind the project, reimagined the iconic pinks and greens of the island’s heyday, crafting a space that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Candy-color pastels like strawberry pinks, mint greens, aqua blues, and even lemon yellows are coming on strong.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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This six-day trip is rated level 3/4 and explores the lush mountain pastures of Alpe di Siusi and Alpe Seceda, set against the iconic Sassolungo Peak.Everett Potter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Four outdoor terrace lounges, exclusive to Island Tower guests, are built right into the tower with lush landscaping and stunning scenery.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mercifully, Newcastle came up against a Leicester side whose setup under Ruud van Nistelrooy was as naive as their defensive performance was pitiful.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Season 1 introduced Amina (Anjana Vasan), a naive but musically gifted nerd who joins the band Lady Parts to get closer to one member’s hunky brother.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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After those two steps, the Forest Service can perform a prescribed burn: deliberately setting fire to a patch of the forest to further clear out the vegetation.Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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That money likely belonged to the town’s wealthy mayor, who was known to keep coins stashed around his property.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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The money will come from the state's $2.3 billion surplus.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Dahl family have come together to celebrate Christmas, with three of the family’s four grown children and their spouses gathered on the evening of the 24th, playing instruments and singing a liturgical carol, hitting every harmony just right.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, looked more grown up than ever at the festive event, which marked their second major royal outing of the year.Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Angel Batista is already working there, now played by James Martinez, and Masuka (Alex Shimizu) is Dexter’s disturbingly immature supervisor.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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Edamame, Soybeans, and Soy Products Edamame is an immature soybean in green pods.Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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This small French bakery serves up simple but flawlessly executed French bread, and the jambon beurre sandwich here, served with a thick slathering of butter, grainy mustard and ham on a crusty baguette, reigns as my favorite sandwich of the year.Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Most antimatter particles created in particle accelerators have been fairly simple: anti-protons, positrons, anti-tritium and anti-helium — that sort of thing.Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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After the new year, begin feedings to keep the foliage attractive.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Spray the foliage with insecticidal soap, making sure to soak the tops and bottoms of all leaves.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Green.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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