as in bushes
a small group of trees
They passed a grove of oaks on their hike to the lake.
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Recent Examples of groves
Set among aspen groves and oriented toward views of Pineview Reservoir and the Great Salt Lake, Prado is also the first neighborhood shaped entirely by the current development team, which determined lot placement, building envelopes, and view corridors.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood Tella Thera’s immediate locale, five minutes’ drive from Kissamos town and its clutch of beachside restaurants, is all rolling countryside and olive groves, peppered with farmhouses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And while several must-see redwood groves dot Northern California, in my opinion, driving the Avenue of the Giants is the easiest way to get up close and personal with these magnificent trees.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Towering windows and outdoor access keep the landscape in view at all times, while terraces, a heated pool, and surrounding olive groves extend the square footage.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Fires from lightning and those set by Indian tribes typically burned through giant sequoia groves every 10 to 20 years before the Gold Rush of the 1850s.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
To distract me from the bombs exploding around us, my grandfather described his former home and olive groves in what is now Israel, which he had been forced to flee in 1948.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The work allowed for the construction of cattle ranches, citrus groves and homes, according to a report from the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
The original Imagineer purchased 160 acres of citrus groves that would become Adventureland, Old West Frontierland, Tomorrowland and Fantasyland.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood Tella Thera’s immediate locale, five minutes’ drive from Kissamos town and its clutch of beachside restaurants, is all rolling countryside and olive groves, peppered with farmhouses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And while several must-see redwood groves dot Northern California, in my opinion, driving the Avenue of the Giants is the easiest way to get up close and personal with these magnificent trees.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Towering windows and outdoor access keep the landscape in view at all times, while terraces, a heated pool, and surrounding olive groves extend the square footage.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Fires from lightning and those set by Indian tribes typically burned through giant sequoia groves every 10 to 20 years before the Gold Rush of the 1850s.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
To distract me from the bombs exploding around us, my grandfather described his former home and olive groves in what is now Israel, which he had been forced to flee in 1948.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The work allowed for the construction of cattle ranches, citrus groves and homes, according to a report from the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
The original Imagineer purchased 160 acres of citrus groves that would become Adventureland, Old West Frontierland, Tomorrowland and Fantasyland.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groves
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With their panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, alpine lakes, and evergreen forests, the park’s four historic fire lookouts—Mount Fremont, Shriner Peak, Gobbler’s Knob, and Tolmie Peak—deliver some of the best views.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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When Allende watched the show, she was struck by the landscapes of the country — the vast desert, verdant forests and farmland, snowcapped peaks — its authenticity and flavor.—
Laura Zornosa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Boudreau Design mixed a white dividing wall with hedges that don't block the view of palm trees in this desert backyard.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Outside, olive trees and lush landscaping create an oasis for residents to enjoy, while ficus hedges offer a sense of privacy.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Groves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groves. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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