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Recent Examples of tuft
Lightning-strike fires have always been possible in the desert, but excess vegetation like red brome, a grass that dries into short hay-like tufts, has contributed to bigger and more frequent wildfires in the Tonto.
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Anna Watts, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Closer to shore, two small birds only about 15 inches in length, called horned grebes, floated in the water, revealing their orange feather tufts on either side of their heads, before they, too, like the loons, disappeared into the water to search for food.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Carolina will also face notable tests like All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett on their home tuft in practice.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
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Anna Watts, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Closer to shore, two small birds only about 15 inches in length, called horned grebes, floated in the water, revealing their orange feather tufts on either side of their heads, before they, too, like the loons, disappeared into the water to search for food.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Carolina will also face notable tests like All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett on their home tuft in practice.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuft
Noun
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The ride also was known for its dramatic 17-story, straight-up lift hill right out of the loading station.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The 33-year-old inmate, Angel Gaxiola, was discovered missing by the staff during a head count at Holton Conservation Camp, which is in the mountains northeast of Sylmar, about 9 p.m. Sunday, the department said.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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If all turns out well, Kirby is scheduled to be back on the mound on Sunday, June 8 against the Los Angeles Angels.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The rule, adopted before the 2020 season but not implemented until this year due to the upheavals caused by the coronavirus pandemic, states that a team cannot use a position player on the mound unless there is a difference of six or more runs between the two teams.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Tuft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuft. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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