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
The Navy has built sea walls and worked to restore coastal dunes and marshlands to protect its Virginia properties, but the risks continue to increase.
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Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
American alligators in Oklahoma live primarily in isolated areas and marshlands in the state’s southeastern corner.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Authorities have not released information about the cause of the blowout or the total volume of oil released into the Louisiana Gulf Coast's marshlands.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 May 2025
Those changes include channelizing the bay in some places and transforming it into dunes and marshland in others.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
American alligators in Oklahoma live primarily in isolated areas and marshlands in the state’s southeastern corner.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Authorities have not released information about the cause of the blowout or the total volume of oil released into the Louisiana Gulf Coast's marshlands.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 May 2025
Those changes include channelizing the bay in some places and transforming it into dunes and marshland in others.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for marshland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshland
Noun
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There are also a ton of coastal marshes and estuaries that draw black ducks and mallards.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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After a deep dive on the biodiversity of the refuge, nearby Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve is a top spot for scoping out wood ducks and American woodcocks thanks to its verdant marshes, but for a truly unique perspective on the Outer Banks, don’t miss out on Jockey’s Ridge State Park.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Check out 10 miles of wooded trails through wetlands and varying types of terrain that will appeal to beginner and novice hikers alike.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Developers must assess the nearby population and infrastructure, search for endangered species, and assess wetlands.—
Daniel Stout,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Aug. 2025
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Whole home fans and swamp coolers, which bring in air from outside, should be avoided unless there is no other means to keep cool.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Instead, consider making a homemade air conditioner or swamp cooler.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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“Marshland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshland. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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