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marsh

noun

ˈmärsh

Definition of marsh

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 Jekyll Island This Georgia barrier island on the Atlantic Coast—between Jacksonville and Savannah—offers more than 20 miles of bike trails and walking routes that meander through marshes and hover atop wooden boardwalks. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Coastal marshes similarly reduce erosion, buffer storm surges and support fisheries. — Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 Marshy has over eight miles of trails through marshes and coastal forest adjacent to Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks. — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2026 Concerns of a serial killer first emerged in late 2010 after the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert, a 23-year-old woman who placed panicked 911 calls from the Oak Beach community before vanishing into the surrounding marsh. — Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for marsh

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Note the wetlands-colored palette of tiles, all soft greens and pinkish browns, along the wall behind the oak bar.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Planting cover crops, no-till farming and constructing artificial wetlands can help reduce agricultural pollution, but there is currently no regulatory pressure to implement these practices, according to Johnson.

— Hannah Smith Updated July 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

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Found over the eastern half of the state in swamps and sluggish waterways, coastal marshes, rivers, ponds and streams.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026
As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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