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a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass
The sanctuary contains several large meadows that are home to a variety of wildlife.
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Recent Examples of meadow
In a nod to Tavern’s history as a sheep meadow, a flock of sheep will make an appearance during brunch, delighting kids and longtime New Yorkers alike.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The backstory: In 1654, these some 7,500 acres of ancient woodlands and meadows were acquired by the aristocratic Clerk family (who still own it today), who quickly set about establishing it as a hub for the aesthetic and intellectual elite of their time.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Seagrass meadows like the Saya de Malha bank absorb about a fifth of all oceanic carbon.
—Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Plants native to a meadow or grassland habitat will be accustomed to their own loose, thatch-like layer of spent foliage and stems, and should also be able to regrow through it with no trouble.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The backstory: In 1654, these some 7,500 acres of ancient woodlands and meadows were acquired by the aristocratic Clerk family (who still own it today), who quickly set about establishing it as a hub for the aesthetic and intellectual elite of their time.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Seagrass meadows like the Saya de Malha bank absorb about a fifth of all oceanic carbon.
—Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Plants native to a meadow or grassland habitat will be accustomed to their own loose, thatch-like layer of spent foliage and stems, and should also be able to regrow through it with no trouble.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
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Complete any prep the under area needs—like removing existing weeds and shrubs or mowing grass—then lay the garden map back over the area and secure it with landscape staples.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Andrés Iniesta has stayed close to the grass since hanging up his cleats six months ago.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Understanding how attackers adapt helps refine defenses based on what actually works in the field.—
Nick Rieniets,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Our sheep happily ate the uprooted forest that was deposited in their fields.—
Barbara Kingsolver,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The drumlin islands feature diverse ecosystems including salt marshes, sandy beaches, sea-grass beds, tidal pools, mudflats, grasslands and hardwood forests—alongside a wide range of wild animals and marine life, including mussels, barnacles and dozens of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of the leggy birds return to England’s moors and grasslands each spring to breed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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It will have been born the previous spring having enjoyed a longer and happier life outdoors, feeding on nutritious summer pasture.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The aristocratic matron in question, Lady Hemphill, would often accompany her husband to the Huston estate, located in the rugged pastures and boglands of County Galway, for dinner parties and hunting expeditions.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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This revelation sparks a revenge plot on his end to steal even more business from Staten and put his ranch in jeopardy.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Little is known about the story at this point, though recurring rumors are pointing to Jedi (or at least Force-sensitive characters) being a big part of the plot, even if the movie isn't a direct follow-up to the sequel trilogy.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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But some people don't want to leave Steve Rodriguez lives in a flood plain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ali's community is comprised of seasonal migrants who travel yearly to herd their sheep, mostly in the plains of neighboring Punjab province.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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While the continent was once home to 170 million acres of tall-grass prairie, now only four percent remains.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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This call is a staple of the summer soundscape in American prairies, where the uppie serves as an indicator species for prime habitat.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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In 2020, the Koch universe went to ground on the White House race, too, saying their focus was the Senate.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 May 2025
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City might yet retain the advantage held over Liverpool, especially if the Club World Cup brings a lucrative summer, but ground has undoubtedly been clawed back.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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