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
This untouched barrier island south of Wilmington offers long empty beaches, marshland trails and critical nesting habitat for sea turtles.
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Environmental concerns have long hampered plans to expand the airport, as efforts to preserve the marshlands, which are a crucial source of freshwater for South Florida, have routinely clashed with business interests.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Today, the redfish faces a new threat: Its marshland habitat is disappearing.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
This road trip is a great way to explore Alabama’s beaches, but take time to find the beauty in its sand dunes and marshlands, too.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Environmental concerns have long hampered plans to expand the airport, as efforts to preserve the marshlands, which are a crucial source of freshwater for South Florida, have routinely clashed with business interests.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Today, the redfish faces a new threat: Its marshland habitat is disappearing.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
This road trip is a great way to explore Alabama’s beaches, but take time to find the beauty in its sand dunes and marshlands, too.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshland
Noun
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Environmental groups successfully lobbied for the closing of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet in 2009, launched barrier island rebuilds, and restored thousands of acres of marsh.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Later that day, Kirkpatrick confirmed that the United Cajun Navy's drone located his remains about 200 yards into the marsh, not far from where he was reported missing, according to FOX affiliate WVUE.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Stretching about 31 miles, this flat, scenic trail follows a former railway line through wetlands, vineyards, and charming towns, all the way to Sandbanks.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The groups argue the center threatens sensitive wetlands that have protected plants and animals.—
Greg Norman , Danamarie McNicholl , Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The time a manager locked the front door at a sprint lest a tour bus swamp us a minute before closing.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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On the coast, there is a swampy coastal plain with mangrove swamps.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Marshland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshland. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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