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shrub

[shruhb] / ʃrʌb /
NOUN
bush
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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She parted some creosote branches to reveal a shriveled shrub, just ankle-high.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

Ptilotus senarius is a delicate shrub with purple pink flowers that resemble small feathered fireworks.

From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026

Enrollment declines opened the door to maintenance staff layoffs, giving the invasive shrub the upper hand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

But he tried to play down the incident, saying the tree was no bigger than a shrub.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

Akimi waved at him from near a fake shrub curled to look like a Silly Straw.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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