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fens

noun

plural of fen

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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Recent Examples of fens The Bluff offers a gorgeous view of a section of the Tanana River and the surrounding boglands, ranging from permafrost forests to wet fens to bogs. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The wind reaches the fens of eastern England before the light does, moving over the marshes in long gray sweeps. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 Poison sumac is typically found in fens and indicates wet soil, MSU said. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 July 2026 Bogs and fens are areas that accumulate peat – deposits of dead and partly decomposed plant materials that form organic-rich soil. — Jon Sweetman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2022

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Noun

Heading up to Moss Landing, roads all the way up to Highway 1, along with nearby marshes and fields, may flood.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Coastal development can also prevent marshes from migrating inland as tides rise, resulting in habitat loss.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of marshes

Noun

Unsurprisingly, the idea of comically long private paths snaking through fragile wetlands so a lucky few can get to their boats wasn’t popular with the public.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Ecosystems like wetlands, rivers and lakes play an important role in protecting biodiversity and protecting communities from disasters like floods, making conservation powerful for both nature and people.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of wetlands

Noun

Hilly woods or swamps with lots of folds, ditches, and creeks are best for ground hunting.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Staying safe from alligators in Florida Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries and are found in all of Florida's 67 counties.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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