as in grasses
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 meadows
From rugged descents through pine forests to flowy singletrack that rolls through meadows, there’s a trail for every ability.
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Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
The property offers several lodging options, from idyllic cottages overlooking wildflower meadows to safari-style glamping tents to a clubhouse complete with an outdoor kitchen and firepit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
In the distance, cows grazed on rolling meadows.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Teeming with life, the preserve lets hikers admire vast meadows and tall oak trees, a pond with water fowl and even cows munching on grass alongside the roughly 3-mile loop trail.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
The area, home to green meadows and grazing cows, has been a global watch manufacturing hub since the 17th century.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The 11-mile one-way loop leads you through a valley speckled with historic buildings, trailheads, scenic picnic spots, and grassy meadows that offer wildlife sightings right outside the car window.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The property sits in a high valley of the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park (quite close to the Austrian border) and is hugged by meadows and forests.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
The property offers several lodging options, from idyllic cottages overlooking wildflower meadows to safari-style glamping tents to a clubhouse complete with an outdoor kitchen and firepit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
In the distance, cows grazed on rolling meadows.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Teeming with life, the preserve lets hikers admire vast meadows and tall oak trees, a pond with water fowl and even cows munching on grass alongside the roughly 3-mile loop trail.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
The area, home to green meadows and grazing cows, has been a global watch manufacturing hub since the 17th century.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The 11-mile one-way loop leads you through a valley speckled with historic buildings, trailheads, scenic picnic spots, and grassy meadows that offer wildlife sightings right outside the car window.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The property sits in a high valley of the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park (quite close to the Austrian border) and is hugged by meadows and forests.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadows
Noun
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For warm-season grasses, the final lawn length should be 2 to 4 inches depending on the type of grass.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unlike warm-season grasses, cool-season grass seed is commonly used for overseeding and starting a new lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The fact that both these sports use rounded playing fields that are similar in size to an athletics track makes the transition easier, Coulson said.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Members will also have access to a spa, hiking, biking, fishing, clubhouse, fitness center, kids adventure center, family water park, outdoor sports fields and other amenities.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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DeFoor was set to appear in federal court later Tuesday on federal charges of damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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DeFoor also faces federal charges of damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Jan. 2026
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The study added a lot to archaeologists’ knowledge of ancient roads in North Africa, France’s interior plains and the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece — regions that had been under-documented in prior maps.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Southern magnolia is native to moist woodlands and bottomlands along the coastal plains where the seeds are eaten by birds and other wildlife.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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According to the zoo, patas monkeys are charismatic and can travel up to 34 miles per hour across their natural habitat, the arid grasslands of Africa.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the evening concluded, C·one announced plans to create a new AI film about his hometown region grasslands, while exploring how to better integrate AI with traditional storytelling techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The lower pastures, complete with creek access, have housed cattle, while horses can graze freely in the upper fields.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Once used by shepherds to call cows from the pastures, the long, conical instruments are now used in folk music, brought out for celebrations.—
Lucy Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two plots of land up for rezoning are near Anglin Circle and Enon Avenue.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many gardeners grow herbs in their garden plots, raised beds, or in containers.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hailing from the prairies of North America, this salvia is an end-of-the-season stunner that produces tall spikes of sky-blue flowers in late summer.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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In early spring of 2025, the prairies were once again dry, but timely rainfall in mid May recharged wetlands in portions of North Dakota, southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Meadows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadows. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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