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as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
as she wanders the windswept moor, the novel's heroine vows that she will never marry the vicar
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as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
a mysterious figure who was said to have haunted the moors of southwest England
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as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position
moored the boat to the dock
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Recent Examples of moor
John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Out on the wily, windy moors—or, just the snowy Berlinale International Film Festival—Jacob Elordi has debuted another hair transformation.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Outside were a pair of lounge chairs moored in a few inches of water.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Nowhere is colder and more inhospitable in the whole of Season 1 than Episode’s 1 high mountain moors scenes where José Arcadio’s expedition edges along a path half way up a precipice, a mule slipping into the void.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Out on the wily, windy moors—or, just the snowy Berlinale International Film Festival—Jacob Elordi has debuted another hair transformation.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
Fishing vessels are moored amid ice at the harbor in Nuuk, Greenland, on the eve of legislative elections.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Outside were a pair of lounge chairs moored in a few inches of water.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moor
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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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Duxbury, Massachusetts — Jeff Ladd grew up fishing the marshes of Duxbury, Massachusetts, with his father and grandfather.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The changes led to seagrass die-offs and widespread invasion of sawgrass marshes by cattail and harmful algal blooms.—
John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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How to fix cable connection issues Check all cables and cords to make sure they are fastened properly.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ramps, sometimes called wild garlic or spring onions, have two, flat, broad green leaves about 10 inches tall, beneath which are white stalks fastened to small light-colored bulbs under the soil.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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The trio will touch down on the steppe of Kazakhstan, southeast of the town of Dzhezkazgan, just a few hours later, around 9:20 p.m. EDT (0120 GMT and 6:20 a.m.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In the vast steppes, nomadic families host travelers in traditional ger camps, offering a firsthand experience of their herding lifestyle, music and horsemanship traditions.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In honor of the anniversary of 'Shrek,' see which character you are based on your zodiac sign, according to celebrity astrologer Valerie Mesa PEOPLE exclusive readings Comments Once upon a celestial swamp.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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There are jungle, swamp, desert, and island ecosystems all featured on the show, all populated by geographically accurate animal species.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Investigators secured the scene, took a number of photos and interviewed numerous witnesses, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Kucherov secured his third Art Ross Trophy after leading the league with 121 points in 78 games.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The caves then would have been a few miles inland, near vast plains with plenty of animals, such as antelope.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the radioactive corridors of nuclear disasters to the harsh plains of Mars, Conan stands as a testament to life's extraordinary resilience—challenging our notions of survivability and inspiring innovations that could redefine our own limits.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The guidance builds on a 2023 Supreme Court decision that removed protections for millions of acres of the country’s wetlands.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Statements from the administration suggest that officials want to loosen restrictions on industries discharging pollution and construction debris into wetlands.—
Jeremy Orr,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Moor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moor. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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