marshlands

plural of marshland
as in marshes
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 marshlands The area, which sits within Vermilion Parish, is known for its coastal marshlands. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 During most of the year, merlins inhabit open country ranging from marshlands to deserts, but many breed in conifer and birch woods. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Cane toads were native to Central America, dwelling in marshlands and swamps. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 Tucked along the May River and surrounded by scenic marshlands, the resort offers accommodations ranging from inn rooms to signature residences, plus restaurants, a spa, golf, three pool areas, and programming for all ages. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 This can lead to habitat loss and fragmentation, especially when projects are built in ecologically sensitive areas such as marshlands, marine ecosystems and similar. — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Living in a very unpopulated little area of the rural French marshlands, Thomas (Bastien Bouillon), his wife Nora (Hafsia Herzi) and their young daughter Ida (Tawba El Gharchi) go about their daily routine. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 May 2026 Along the way, visitors are treated to views of marshlands, rolling dunes, and the open ocean. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 The goal is to restore some of the biodiversity that disappeared when the river's natural marshlands were replaced by seawalls and development. — Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
  • Heading up to Moss Landing, roads all the way up to Highway 1, along with nearby marshes and fields, may flood.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Coastal development can also prevent marshes from migrating inland as tides rise, resulting in habitat loss.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Other goals include restoring wetlands to help prevent flooding and financing loans for related projects.
    — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The program aims to protect 47,300 acres of wildlife habitat, wetlands and agricultural land.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Hilly woods or swamps with lots of folds, ditches, and creeks are best for ground hunting.
    — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Staying safe from alligators in Florida Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries and are found in all of Florida's 67 counties.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Marshlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshlands. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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