as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
grasses, sedges, and rushes are the plant species most commonly found in marshlands
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Recent Examples of marshland
World premiere | Documentary form | Short Film In the marshlands of southern Iraq, Ibrahim feels like a stranger in the world.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
The colorful flora is among the delights in the marshland surrounding Charleston, which both protects the Lowcountry from the worst impact of storms and also provides a welcoming environment for aquatic creatures, including dolphins, herons, and blue crabs.
—Ellen Schmedinghoff, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
Tingler mentioned the possibility of looking for faintly visible damage to grasses or bramble in the marshlands.
—Matthew Cappucci The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Largely undeveloped with no grocery stores, streetlights, or sidewalks, Daufuskie is known for its unspoiled beaches, mystical marshlands, and rich Gullah culture.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
The colorful flora is among the delights in the marshland surrounding Charleston, which both protects the Lowcountry from the worst impact of storms and also provides a welcoming environment for aquatic creatures, including dolphins, herons, and blue crabs.
—Ellen Schmedinghoff, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
Tingler mentioned the possibility of looking for faintly visible damage to grasses or bramble in the marshlands.
—Matthew Cappucci The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Largely undeveloped with no grocery stores, streetlights, or sidewalks, Daufuskie is known for its unspoiled beaches, mystical marshlands, and rich Gullah culture.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshland
Noun
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Many of the belts with these spoons attached to the ends were found in a marsh in Denmark called Illerup Ådal, along with thousands of other weapons and pieces of military equipment.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, after the fire died, researchers at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories found high concentrations of toxic heavy metals in the nearby mudflats and marshes.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Renderings show the school as a network of low glassy buildings with pitched roofs, surrounded by palms and, concerningly, what looks like a wetland.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
30 Jan. 2025
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An oasis right in the middle of Reed College, the lake is ringed by trails, including boardwalks through wetlands, and has numerous spots overlooking the water, which are perfect for a moment of quiet contemplation.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Underneath, a swamp of flavors: pork debris (the meat that falls off the roast and settles at the bottom of the pan; seems to be a Louisiana thing), cheesy grits, caramelized onions, and garlic.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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One shopper wrote that the boots kept their feet dry and warm during two full days of hiking through snow, swamp, and mud.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Marshland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshland. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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