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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marls
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These silts were left behind when ancient river channels filled up or when floodwaters slowed down and gently dropped tiny particles.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025 -
Once river water enters the top of the lake, its slower-moving waters allow silts and other particles to drop to the bottom, and the water that exits the lake and flows further down the river is cleaner.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Whether between film premieres or a post-Sundance reprieve, titans flock to the lodge for backcountry exploits like sporting clays, horseback riding, axe-throwing, and fly fishing — or opt to be whisked off to the private ski lounge.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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More advanced artists may enjoy more professional sculpting clays that allow for finer detail.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mattresses and questionably clean bedding were dredged up, dusty couches cleared of detritus.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The detritus of the birthday party forces her to look back — perhaps uncomfortably, if only fleetingly, for a woman whose career is all about momentum.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Marls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marls. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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