as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
grasses, sedges, and rushes are the plant species most commonly found in marshlands
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Recent Examples of marshland
Before the storm, this stretch of marshland was largely cattle ranches.
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Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
So with nothing to stop them, the birds flew to nearby marshlands and began reproducing.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Coastal communities in the Gulf of Mexico are factoring marshland restoration into insurance products, while urban resilience initiatives are beginning to reflect the cooling and water-retention benefits of green infrastructure.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
This untouched barrier island south of Wilmington offers long empty beaches, marshland trails and critical nesting habitat for sea turtles.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
So with nothing to stop them, the birds flew to nearby marshlands and began reproducing.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Coastal communities in the Gulf of Mexico are factoring marshland restoration into insurance products, while urban resilience initiatives are beginning to reflect the cooling and water-retention benefits of green infrastructure.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
This untouched barrier island south of Wilmington offers long empty beaches, marshland trails and critical nesting habitat for sea turtles.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshland
Noun
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Spend some time adventuring on the island’s creeks and marshes via a kayak tour.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Among the greatest dangers faced in coastal marshes is sinking.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Participants can learn about the preserve’s history as well as the aromatic plants, insects, birds and mammals that make their home in the wetlands.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Rhodes' wetland restoration is scheduled for completion in spring 2026.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So much for draining the swamp.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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And while the experiments show the presence of microlightning between bubbles, the glow was not reproduced at a level that would be seen in a swamp.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Marshland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshland. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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