as in wetland
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
the marshes along the coast support a remarkable profusion of plants and animals
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Recent Examples of marsh
So dry spots within a marsh are where deer will bed and find sanctuary.
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2024
The natural tidal exchange of water and marshes began to be restored.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The park has eight walking trails of varying lengths and habitats, including forests, marshes, fields, and hammocks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Amphibians, small mammals and nearly 120 different species of birds hang out at the Celery Bog, which features walking trails that wind through a tranquil marsh.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2024
The natural tidal exchange of water and marshes began to be restored.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The park has eight walking trails of varying lengths and habitats, including forests, marshes, fields, and hammocks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Amphibians, small mammals and nearly 120 different species of birds hang out at the Celery Bog, which features walking trails that wind through a tranquil marsh.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for marsh
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“Marsh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marsh. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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