as in grass
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
Locals began losing patience with what happened next: Nose-to-tail motorhomes on single-track roads, grill dads scorching seafront meadows with disposable barbecues, everywhere becoming an open-air toilet.
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Angus MacKinnon, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
Facing physical puzzles along the way, each episode will see the teams navigate varied landscapes, from narrow city streets to rivers and countryside meadows.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Perennial ornamental grasses are wonderful to grow in any yard as a border, in a meadow, or in native and rock gardens.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
The trio have their own Instagram account, on which they’re shown lounging on an Alpine meadow in the mountains above the cloud line, or wearing adorable little Dončić jerseys, or sitting aboard what looks like a private jet.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
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Angus MacKinnon, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
Facing physical puzzles along the way, each episode will see the teams navigate varied landscapes, from narrow city streets to rivers and countryside meadows.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Perennial ornamental grasses are wonderful to grow in any yard as a border, in a meadow, or in native and rock gardens.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
The trio have their own Instagram account, on which they’re shown lounging on an Alpine meadow in the mountains above the cloud line, or wearing adorable little Dončić jerseys, or sitting aboard what looks like a private jet.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
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The outdoor movie is free, beginning after sunset at 7:45 p.m. Pick a spot to set up your blanket or portable chairs on the grass and bring your own snacks and drinks.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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In east Fort Worth, about a dozen horses pound their hooves into the ground, kicking dirt and grass into the air as a drill captain yells directions to their riders.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sanders returned to the field at the start of the second quarter and delivered a huge touchdown pass to Kaden Davis.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Also worth reading 🏈 Sports: The Lions-Falcons preseason game was suspended in the fourth quarter after Lions defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance following what appeared to be a neck injury.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The research team captured adults of the new species in September in the Páramo de Guerrero’s high-altitude grasslands at an elevation of about 11,500 feet above sea level, the study said.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 8,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Their large lungs pull oxygen from the thin air, and their leathery foot pads grip without damaging the fragile grasslands.—
David Nolan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
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Located about an hour south of Hartsfield-Jackson, the 3,800-acre property—filled with pecan groves, pastures, forests, and lakes—is rooted in Visconti di Modrone’s family history.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Now at the helm of the business with a net worth of $7.3 billion, Snyder is expanding In-N-Out into new pastures and wants her family to benefit from the change too.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 July 2025
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Past that, the entire thing seems to be an Amazon infomercial with the company directly integrated into the plot in a way that involves delivery drivers, Amazon drones and gift cards as key aspects to solving the alien invasion.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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As the title suggests, the plot is expected to focus on Jesus Christ’s resurrection.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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Set to a haunting score by the director’s brother Giorgi, this melancholic mystery presents Georgia’s open plains and mountain regions in alien, oneiric contexts.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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There are also three rooftop terraces, with 360-degree views across the Alentejo plains.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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There’s a spot in northwest Fort Worth that contains 3,700 acres of untouched and protected prairies, forests, wetlands and swamps.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Aug. 2025
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Cottonmouth snake size How to identify a rattlesnake The habitat range of rattlesnakes reaches across the majority of the United States, primarily in the desert, mountains, prairies and along coastlines.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Other airlines are also implementing sustainable practices, like fuel-efficient routes and electric ground vehicles.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Even so, one of Black Sabbath’s most famous collections manages to gain a bit of ground and even return to one list, as Americans aren’t done honoring the late rocker’s legacy.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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