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as in plains
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 marshes
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 fastens
to put securely in place or in a desired position
moored the boat to the dock
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Recent Examples of moors
Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
To find the killer, Sherlock Holmes and Watson will have to brave desolate moors before a family curse dooms the newest heirs.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Put her out on the windswept moors!
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Convivial common spaces include the heated outdoor pool and the firepit and the picnic tables overlooking the moors.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
The trailer opens with a typical establishing shot of an estate on the West Yorkshire moors, then a beautiful close up of Robbie and then, suddenly, a very sensual tight shot of two female hands kneading bread.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
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His work is often set in some fantastical Old World locale, a fantasy of manor homes on the moors filled with antiques and rare books, an Anglophile and Francophile’s fantasy of Europe.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
To find the killer, Sherlock Holmes and Watson will have to brave desolate moors before a family curse dooms the newest heirs.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Put her out on the windswept moors!
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Convivial common spaces include the heated outdoor pool and the firepit and the picnic tables overlooking the moors.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
The trailer opens with a typical establishing shot of an estate on the West Yorkshire moors, then a beautiful close up of Robbie and then, suddenly, a very sensual tight shot of two female hands kneading bread.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moors
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From the dramatic depths of Tycho and Copernicus craters to the smooth plains of Mare Tranquillitatis, each lunar landmark holds clues about the moon's violent past and geological evolution.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of habitat from hardwood forests to coastal plains to swamps.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Spend some time adventuring on the island’s creeks and marshes via a kayak tour.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Among the greatest dangers faced in coastal marshes is sinking.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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The Mineral Belt Trail traces old mining routes and railroad beds, passing historic sites, rivers, and wetlands.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
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The deal, confirmed by Braun’s agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, secures the 24-year-old as a foundational piece for a team that remains focused on contending for championships in the years ahead.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Tide continue to make Week 1’s loss to Florida State look like an aberration, which secures them a first-round bye.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mongolia’s vast steppes and nomadic heritage have long shaped the rhythms of life.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The land was also covered by swamps and ponds, where animals lived, including deer, ducks and hogs.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of habitat from hardwood forests to coastal plains to swamps.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Loizaga anchors Noticias Telemundo’s late-night newscast, with Ahora 360 marking an expansion of her role.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The 56-year-old recently recounted his iconic faux pas during a conversation with Today show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Carson Daly, and Craig Melvin.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Moors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moors. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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