Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodplains
Noun
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The retention basins are required by state law.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026 -
The bathroom is its own sanctuary, with stone basins that feel cool to the touch, deep tubs, and plush bathrobes by Garnier-Thiebaut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The reservation’s millions of acres cover and border terrain from rivers and grasslands to high alpine systems, including the largest contiguous glacial complex in the lower 48.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to a 2020 Department of Agriculture document that discusses oil and gas development of the grasslands where the trail is located, drill pads are expected to involve four to seven acres of initial disturbance, which would be reduced to an acre or less as the site is maintained.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How to drive safely and report potholes Hitting a pothole could cause serious damage to your car tires, wheels and shocks.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As many as 60 million moved in waves across the plains, creating habitat for everything from beetles and butterflies to grizzly bears and wolves.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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By Sunday, downslope winds will help temperatures warm again, with highs returning to the 60s across the plains.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over 14,000 years ago, the 18 sandstone canyons within the park were shaped by meltwater from glaciers.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Wind prone canyons along US-395 may exceed 65 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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No colonial power had ever controlled the swamps and savannas of the interior—an alien land of lagoons, glade marshes, prairies, and hardwood thickets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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The park offers one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Southern Africa, with a million acres of biodiverse savannas, wetlands, and montane rainforests, and a range of animals that includes buffalo herds, lion prides, and an array of birds.—
Lisa Grainger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The area has deep ravines and dense vegetation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Low fence markers can be seen outlining the building zone along Route 2, which slopes along open land, wooded patches and some ravines.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Thunderstorms ripped across Oklahoma prairies Thursday night as severe weather was expected to intensify Friday and bring the threat of powerful tornadoes to multiple states in the nation’s heartland.—
Kathy McCormack,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Druce-Hoffman said that her artwork is inspired by nature, the prairies, fairy tales, and fantasy.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Floodplains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodplains. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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