as in bottomland
an area where the land is at, near, or below the level of the sea and where there are not usually mountains or large hills
—usually plural
a village in the lowlands
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Recent Examples of lowland
Beyond economic concerns, tens of thousands of residents in unprotected lowlands are at risk of prolonged inundation.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Climbing its tower provides panoramic views of the town and surrounding lowlands, giving visitors a chance to appreciate the beauty of Ribe from above.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Christian Aid said its partners and colleagues on the ground reported that a dam burst in the city, causing water levels to rise in the lowland areas in the area.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Old documents also claimed that this species could grow in lowlands, survive high temperatures and withstand droughts.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Climbing its tower provides panoramic views of the town and surrounding lowlands, giving visitors a chance to appreciate the beauty of Ribe from above.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Christian Aid said its partners and colleagues on the ground reported that a dam burst in the city, causing water levels to rise in the lowland areas in the area.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Old documents also claimed that this species could grow in lowlands, survive high temperatures and withstand droughts.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowland
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Twisting through the bottomland was a sparkling stream that emptied into Indiana’s largest reservoir, Lake Monroe.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Congaree National Park South Carolina Congaree National Park in South Carolina is best known for its large collection of old-growth, bottomland hardwood trees.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
14 Apr. 2025
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Miller moths live about a year — just long enough to emerge from their cocoons on the Great Plains, migrate west to Colorado’s mountains and return to the grasslands in the fall to lay their eggs, Anderegg said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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Scientists believe that reintroducing mammoth-like creatures to the Arctic tundra could help restore ancient grassland ecosystems and potentially slow permafrost thawing, which releases greenhouse gases.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Located on Johns Island, the 72-key resort overlooks the meandering Kiawah River and its spartina grass, marsh flats, and neighboring oak trees.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Think: Foldable ballet flats, water-resistant anklets, and blister-fighting socks.—
Victoria Montalti,
Refinery29,
5 June 2025
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Disney World: Both Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon will be open this summer Cast members monitored Tucker’s actions with other savanna residents such as zebras, sable antelopes and springbok.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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The study, published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, shares several key findings that demonstrate how African savanna elephants move through challenging landscapes.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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The earthen walls hold back the rain that rolls down the vast Texas prairies, through Houston, on its way to the gulf.—
Laura Sullivan,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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The presentation also will take a deep dive into the different plants and animals found in prairies, as well as the methods land managers use to preserve this valuable landscape, event organizers said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Modern Europeans descend from three main ancestral populations: hunter-gatherers who colonized the continent by around 40,000 years ago, early farmers from Anatolia who came into Europe about 8,500 years ago, and pastoralists from the Pontic-Caspian steppe who arrived around 5,000 years ago.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Adrenaline junkies might head to the new Husky Lodge, opening this June, a ten-ger camp in the steppe of the Uvurkhangai region.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
25 Apr. 2025
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Canadian Rangers make a trail across the tundra for U.S. Special Forces following behind.—
Gavin John,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Just take a hike along the tundra regions of Western Canada, and the significance of that phrase will become clear to you.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Read on for even more wreaths under $35, with festive options featuring shiny baubles, LED lights, feathery pampas, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2024
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Lowland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowland. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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