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
There is quite a large area of bottomland forest and marshlands year round.
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
The construction of small coastal marshland canals would help drain stagnant water caused by regional flooding back out into the nearby Adriatic Sea, said Papathimiu.
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—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
World premiere | Documentary form | Short Film In the marshlands of southern Iraq, Ibrahim feels like a stranger in the world.
—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
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
The construction of small coastal marshland canals would help drain stagnant water caused by regional flooding back out into the nearby Adriatic Sea, said Papathimiu.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
World premiere | Documentary form | Short Film In the marshlands of southern Iraq, Ibrahim feels like a stranger in the world.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshland
Noun
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Georgia’s barrier islands, including St. Simons and Jekyll Island, boast diverse landscapes made up of beaches, marshes, dunes, and maritime forests.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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They are commonly found along marshes, swamps and lagoons, the website reported.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Day visitors and overnight guests can utilize a variety of rental options to explore the quiet wetlands of the Colorado River estuary.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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These comprehensive trails span both Baldwin and Mobile counties, following the coastline, wetlands, and backwaters—all crucial stopover habitats for migratory birds.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Efforts to create an EU presidency also floundered in a swamp of competing power centers and polysyllabic titles.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The video was recorded by writer and film producer Jennifer Berglund of Savannah, who reported another alligator appeared to pursue the male through the swamp after his display, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Marshland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshland. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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