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as in tangles
something that catches and holds
advised against becoming involved in that country's civil war, warning that escape from that morass might prove nigh impossible
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as in marshes
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
the distracted driver had driven his car off the road and into a morass
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morasses
Noun
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025 -
The administration’s evolving guidance and questioning of scientific and pharmaceutical company clinical trials have sparked adaptations by states to try to clear the tangles.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Unfortunately, this is just one of many decision traps a team can fall into out of pressure and respect, especially in times of uncertainty.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The traps, filled with water and detergent, captured mostly Diptera (flies) and Hemiptera (true bugs)—collected weekly during 15 summer seasons.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 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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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
Noun
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Pet sharks and underground labyrinths, unwelcome doppelgängers and vegetable-hungry monster-rabbits, rogue planets heading for Earth and diabolical Red Wizards—what do all these share in common?—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Her books, with their Borgesian labyrinths and witchy symmetries, sometimes flirt with nonsense.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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But this is the wrong time for political sideshows or ethical quagmires.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Since 1972, The Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a buffer against this cacophony, giving regulators tools to limit harm and protect species from deadly entanglements, vessel strikes, and industrial noise.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Your relationship or connection to old entanglements no longer serve you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Morasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morasses. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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