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as in marshes
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
much of the land in that area is mire that cannot be developed
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as in predicaments
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
an abused wife who was hopelessly stuck in a mire of emotional dependency
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as in stains
to make dirty
the sight of the standard, which had emerged from the battle mangled and mired, still stirred the soldiers' hearts
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as in traps
to place in conflict or difficulties
the case has been mired in probate court for years
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mires
Noun
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Spend some time adventuring on the island’s creeks and marshes via a kayak tour.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Among the greatest dangers faced in coastal marshes is sinking.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said his nation was hoping for more of a consensus going into Tuesday’s vote given the funding predicaments and operational issues that have dogged the MSS.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Is River in desperate need of some R&R, or is everyone else projecting their own predicaments onto him?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dust Regularly Dust furniture one or two times a week with a damp microfiber cloth that traps dust and prevents it from being scattered in the air.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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They’re made with the same cotton-blend fleece that traps warmth without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Mineral Belt Trail traces old mining routes and railroad beds, passing historic sites, rivers, and wetlands.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those on the conference call would likely face very human dilemmas, and that might lead them to deviate from the rules, added Erin Dumbacher, an expert in nuclear policy at the Council on Foreign Relations.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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For the creation of wonderful characters and a story that feels spontaneous yet precise in its depiction of power, its moral dilemmas, and the absurd contradictions with the human condition.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The land was also covered by swamps and ponds, where animals lived, including deer, ducks and hogs.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of habitat from hardwood forests to coastal plains to swamps.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While a regular sandwich consists of toppings and meat between two or more pieces of bread, a picklewich replaces the bread with pickles.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mixed with celery, red onions, peas, lemon juice and sweet pickles the pasta salad is delicious with just a few effortless ingredients.—
Sofia DiStefano,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Mires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mires. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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