as in foliage
green leaves or plants the local vegetation is flourishing as a result of the recent rains

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Recent Examples of vegetation The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025 These locomotives contribute significantly to air pollution, which has led to ground-level ozone that is damaging to vegetation, including crops. Dave Cortese, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025 Whoever drove onto the Eureka Dunes damaged at least six species of delicate vegetation, including Eureka dunegrass (Swallenia alexandrae). Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025 The state is planning even tougher rules that severely restrict vegetation within five feet of a house. Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vegetation

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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