variants
or leys
1
as in prairies
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
across the lea rolls a lonely wagon
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2
as in pastures
open land over which livestock may roam and feed
the cattle were free to range over the lea
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leas
Noun
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Hailing from the prairies of North America, this salvia is an end-of-the-season stunner that produces tall spikes of sky-blue flowers in late summer.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025 -
In early spring of 2025, the prairies were once again dry, but timely rainfall in mid May recharged wetlands in portions of North Dakota, southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course, the high pastures and winding paths in the peaks were long known to local shepherds and villagers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Most of this cattle are free range and the grass pastures are large.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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From the dramatic depths of Tycho and Copernicus craters to the smooth plains of Mare Tranquillitatis, each lunar landmark holds clues about the moon's violent past and geological evolution.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
25 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
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You should also be prepared to replace worn hoses, especially for ranges that connect with flexible gas lines.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Focus on a nutrient-dense, minimally processed, and balanced diet that includes protein, fat, and carbohydrates within the ranges established by the AMDR.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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There’s still room for ‘modern meadows’ where more naturalistic, wild designs meet refined borders and simplicity—providing a little distinction helps each area of your garden feel more intentional.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the meadows of Galilee, north of al-Kabri, was a water tank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Manning scrambled for 13 yards on the first play of overtime but then left the field appearing to be experiencing pain in his upper body.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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After Mountain View was forced to punt on the next possession, Blair caught the punt in mid-stride and returned it 35 yards to the Mountain View 5-yard line.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mongolia’s vast steppes and nomadic heritage have long shaped the rhythms of life.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But Flacco was unable to find Andre Iosivas twice on third- and fourth-and-9 to turn the ball over on downs and give the Jets their first victory formation of the year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hoover helped the offense convert two pivotal third downs on the decisive drive late in the fourth quarter as the Horned Frogs took over six minutes off the clock before McCashland’s field goal.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Leas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leas. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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