as in marshes
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
a day spent trudging through the fens in quest of game birds
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Those windmills stood on mud and marshes amid samphire and pink thrift flowers, the only warm glow around our house.—
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Then look to the beach to spot shorebirds such as seagulls and pelicans, while the marshes on the island’s backside are frequented by herons, egrets, and ibis.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Projects include detecting leaks in aging municipal systems and restoring wetlands that recharge groundwater and reduce flood risks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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When wetlands were filled in and forests cut down.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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The bald cypress is native to much of the Gulf Coast and across riverine swamps of the Deep South.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
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More is at stake than preserving the singular beauty of the sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park or cypress swamps of the Big Cypress National Preserve.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Fens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fens. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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