as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
stunning pictures of the giraffes and zebras roaming the grasslands of Africa
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Recent Examples of grassland
These clues from ancient meals are enabling scientists to reconstruct pictures of entire ecosystems, including forests, wetlands and grasslands that existed at the time.
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Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
On March 12 the largest wildfire in Nebraska history ripped through 640,000 acres of grasslands, destroying homes, barns, ranches, and fences.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
Prairie trillium is a woodland species, not a grassland species.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Weather officials said this area is rural grassland.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
On March 12 the largest wildfire in Nebraska history ripped through 640,000 acres of grasslands, destroying homes, barns, ranches, and fences.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
Prairie trillium is a woodland species, not a grassland species.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Weather officials said this area is rural grassland.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grassland
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Bright lives in a small town far out on Colorado’s prairie and has several disabling medical conditions.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bright lives in a small town far out on Colorado’s prairie and has several disabling medical conditions.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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These descendants of Kazakh nomadic herders, who once moved freely across the steppe with their animals, now speak of staying put as a mark of strength rather than constraint.—
Magdalena Stawkowski,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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During her time on the frozen steppe, Ida faced significant challenges, including illness, harsh winters, forced labor, and separation from her father.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Earthshine occurs when sunlight bounces off our planet's cloudy atmosphere to strike the moon, bathing its unlit side in a subtle glow that can reveal the dark forms of lunar maria, vast plains where ancient lava once cooled and hardened into sweeping basaltic landscapes.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Some areas on the far eastern plains could approach 90 degrees by Wednesday—nearly 20 degrees above normal for mid-April.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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In a landscape that combined woodland patches and open savanna, that adaptability may have been key to survival.—
Zelalem Bedaso,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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The gorgeous grounds, twice daily game drives, incredible wildlife sightings, and savanna sunsets were all nothing short of breathtaking.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Grassland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grassland. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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