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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
Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
The North York Moors National Park, set on the country’s northeast coast, is a diverse landscape of farmland and moors, sprinkled with little communities inland and along the shore.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moors
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The new, fully customizable itinerary showcases equally powerful landscapes, ranging from the sweeping dunes of Sossusvlei to the vast deserts of Damaraland to the rugged mountains and sprawling plains of Kaokoland.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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This region, situated to the southeast of Lake Chapala, bordering the state of Michoacán, is characterized by fertile plains and rugged highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And like another great public land whitetail hunter, Dan Infalt, Simpson loves to target cattail marshes and wetlands.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
27 Aug. 2025
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Between our pristine coasts, dense forests, rolling plains, and ethereal wetlands and marshes, the South is a region rich in natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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The exhibit will feature fossils from the museum’s collection that show how ancient sea creatures once thrived where today’s prairies and towns stand, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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The spiders prefer undisturbed lands to nest, so the vast prairies on the Comanche National Grassland make ideal habitats, Visit La Junta says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, a titanium mine was slated for construction on the edge of Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, an unusually diverse ecosystem that is home to some of the country’s most pristine wetlands.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Stretching about 31 miles, this flat, scenic trail follows a former railway line through wetlands, vineyards, and charming towns, all the way to Sandbanks.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Norton’s standard plan secures just five devices, which is an easy limit to hit.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Booking flights a month or two ahead often secures the best rates, but staying flexible — shifting your trip by even a week — can make the difference between battling crowds and having the place to yourself.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unfolding in epic scale, Kazakhstan is where wild horses gallop across boundless steppes, and salt lakes shimmer in hues of pink and silver.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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On the coast, there is a swampy coastal plain with mangrove swamps.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The sanctuary is a favorite of paddlers who enjoy the calm mangrove swamps, as well as kiteboarders who relish the excellent conditions at the park’s bay.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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Gleeson anchors the cast as overzealous new editor-in-chief Ned Sampson.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Retzler, who also anchors the offensive line, adds six tackles, a pass break-up and a sack.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Moors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moors. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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