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a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass
The sanctuary contains several large meadows that are home to a variety of wildlife.
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Recent Examples of meadow
The intimate, all-inclusive country hideaway set amidst 300 acres of meadow and woodlands is located 15 minutes north of Woodstock in Barnard, Vermont.
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Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
But starting around 1910, the raw material of Pyrenean meadows, the sheep’s milk itself, became nationally marketable.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Mar. 2025
If that nature trail isn’t quiet enough for you, hike deeper into the Spruce Knob-Seneca Creek Backcountry, where 60 miles of trail explores meadows, streams, and hardwood forests.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
The peaceful scene of pandas resting in a meadow is quickly disturbed by Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Sebastian Hansen hurtling to the ground at full speed with a bucket of video-game accurate water, and from there, all kinds of madness ensues.
—Billie Melissa, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
But starting around 1910, the raw material of Pyrenean meadows, the sheep’s milk itself, became nationally marketable.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Mar. 2025
If that nature trail isn’t quiet enough for you, hike deeper into the Spruce Knob-Seneca Creek Backcountry, where 60 miles of trail explores meadows, streams, and hardwood forests.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
The peaceful scene of pandas resting in a meadow is quickly disturbed by Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Sebastian Hansen hurtling to the ground at full speed with a bucket of video-game accurate water, and from there, all kinds of madness ensues.
—Billie Melissa, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
Noun
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Browns are leaves, newspaper, shredded wood and greens include fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, grass clippings, and coffee grounds.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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The land probably wouldn’t burn again for at least 10 years, because the fire had consumed all the brush, grass and structures — all the available fuel.—
Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Grimes scored in bunches against the Knicks on Tuesday and finished with a team-high 26 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field, 1-of-6 shooting from the three-point line and 9-of-10 from the foul line.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Skills and experience preferences: 7-10 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, business planning, strategic project management, product management or related fields.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Without consistent control measures taken by humans, the eastern red cedar soon claims grassland.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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There has also been a growing emphasis on preserving existing vegetation and restoring degraded grasslands—often more effective than planting new trees in desert-prone regions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article WEST SACRAMENTO — The strong scent of cow pasture rode in on the afternoon breeze.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Meander down a long gravel driveway to join an eight-person tour led by Carter. Grab a brush and head out to pasture to meet cows like the affable Ellie, a 5-year-old Highland who loves the limelight, and Bonnie, the independent matriarch.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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The structure will be the latest addition to Veteran’s Memorial Park, a half-acre triangular plot across the street from the Arlington Heights United Methodist Church.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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This post contains details from Margaret Atwood’s novel The Testaments, which may allude to certain plot points in the final season of The Handmaid‘s Tale.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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Wind gusts up to 35 mph will be possible on the plains through Sunday evening and stronger winds are forecast for Monday afternoon.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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Low visibility and high winds have caused multiple crashes across the south plains in Texas.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil Type: Dry to Medium, Well-draining, Average Fertility Soil pH: Mildly Acidic to Neutral (6.0-7.2) Baptisia are tough prairie plants with a graceful appearance and showy blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Here, winter routinely drops below –30°C, and snow buries the prairie for nearly half the year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This was home ground for Biden, the most ostentatiously Irish figure ever to occupy the Oval Office.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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And should the show return to the fertile grounds of Italy in season 4, all three hotel groups have plenty to offer in Amalfi, Rome, Florence, Milan and beyond.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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