Thesaurus results for MARSH

marsh

noun

ˈmärsh

as in wetland

spongy land saturated or partially covered with water the marshes along the coast support a remarkable profusion of plants and animals

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Recent Examples of marsh Signe finds Hess in the marshes and attacks. —

Barry Levitt, Time, 7 May 2026 Following the marshes and forests of the Delmarva Peninsula in the footsteps of Harriet Tubman, GHOST LANDS explores how the natural landscapes that shaped her life continue to hold the memory of freedom, resistance, and our shared past. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026 Tidal marshes are crucial nurseries for young Chinook salmon and a focal point for efforts to bring these fish back from the brink of extinction. —

John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026 According to Nature Conservancy working lands program director Kirk Feuerbacher, 98 percent of their habitat in coastal marshes has been redeveloped or altered. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marsh

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Earthrise rejected Becker’s arguments that the application does not properly identify wetlands that have been farmed.

— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
In addition to drawing storm chasers and meteorologists, the wetlands surrounding the Catatumbo Lightning area are home to creatures like howler monkeys, river dolphins, anacondas, and capybara, which entice photographers, fishers, and wildlife tourists.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026