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
But a gleaming new Miami Arena and creeping civilization in the faraway marshes of Southwest Broward County were enough to close the Hollywood Sportatorium.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Traveling through part of 6,150-acre Gulf State Park, its 28-plus miles contain marshes, hardwood swamps, and dunes that are home to wildflowers, butterflies, osprey, and alligators.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Hoping the marsh is hiding more Viking objects, experts will soon search the area with metal detectors.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
So do some area duck clubs — areas of the river marsh put aside for private duck hunting and conservation efforts — and local roads south of the Interstate 80 causeway.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Traveling through part of 6,150-acre Gulf State Park, its 28-plus miles contain marshes, hardwood swamps, and dunes that are home to wildflowers, butterflies, osprey, and alligators.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Hoping the marsh is hiding more Viking objects, experts will soon search the area with metal detectors.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
So do some area duck clubs — areas of the river marsh put aside for private duck hunting and conservation efforts — and local roads south of the Interstate 80 causeway.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marsh
Noun
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Statements from the administration suggest that officials want to loosen restrictions on industries discharging pollution and construction debris into wetlands.—
Jeremy Orr,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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The guidance builds on a 2023 Supreme Court decision that removed protections for millions of acres of the country’s wetlands.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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In honor of the anniversary of 'Shrek,' see which character you are based on your zodiac sign, according to celebrity astrologer Valerie Mesa PEOPLE exclusive readings Comments Once upon a celestial swamp.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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There are jungle, swamp, desert, and island ecosystems all featured on the show, all populated by geographically accurate animal species.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Marsh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marsh. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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