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as in marshes
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
much of the land in that area is mire that cannot be developed
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as in dilemmas
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
an abused wife who was hopelessly stuck in a mire of emotional dependency
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as in stains
to make dirty
the sight of the standard, which had emerged from the battle mangled and mired, still stirred the soldiers' hearts
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mires
Noun
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Those windmills stood on mud and marshes amid samphire and pink thrift flowers, the only warm glow around our house.—
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6 Jan. 2026 -
Then look to the beach to spot shorebirds such as seagulls and pelicans, while the marshes on the island’s backside are frequented by herons, egrets, and ibis.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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At their best, superhero stories can be potent metaphors for tangible human dilemmas.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This mixture attacks stains a bit stronger than the water solution.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Season with salt and lots of pepper and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking often, until the turmeric stains the mixture a wonderful golden color and the liquid starts to steam, about 3 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The porous volcanic ash, known as picón, traps condensation from morning dew and slowly channels moisture toward the roots.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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To prevent hypothermia, dress in layers of warm clothing, which traps air between layers forming a protective insulation.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The report finds that rivers are running dry, lakes and wetlands are disappearing and groundwater is being pumped faster than it can be replenished — putting billions of people and much of global food production at risk.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The wetlands lie just west of Northwest 137th Avenue, wedged between urban Miami-Dade and the sprawling Everglades water-conservation area.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rustin has slyly given her script a focus on women’s needs and feelings, a welcome departure for a genre that usually is more concerned about the men’s predicaments.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
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Brooks’s screenplay makes ample space to dump praise upon its protagonist while bemoaning her many predicaments.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The crab-eating frog (Fejervarya cancrivora) lives in mangroves, coastal swamps and estuaries across Southeast Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The bald cypress is native to much of the Gulf Coast and across riverine swamps of the Deep South.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Mires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mires. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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