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Recent Examples of swale
Explore a white-sand beach and the sinks, swales, and sloughs found within the 2,500-acre Suwannee River Water Management District.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Deer grass hovers around the swale and California poppies dot the ground.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
But Bolton fears relocating the aged tree could kill it and the other large, old tree that already sits in the swale.
—Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
While an actual ditch is impractical for most yards, a swale can work wonders at moving water slowly, safely, and efficiently away.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Deer grass hovers around the swale and California poppies dot the ground.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
But Bolton fears relocating the aged tree could kill it and the other large, old tree that already sits in the swale.
—Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
While an actual ditch is impractical for most yards, a swale can work wonders at moving water slowly, safely, and efficiently away.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swale
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Cord grass ripples across these languorous northern marshes and, while ships lay wounded and stranded in the former Aral, all that remains of the old Parkgate are some very old photographs, showing frigates, sand, and some very fetching Victorian bathing attire.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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But during this year’s drought, much of that water is evaporating before reaching the marshes, Davis said.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Supporters say not only do the dams built by beavers help regulate the state's water supply, but the wetlands created by them also act as natural firebreaks, provide refuge for other wildlife during fires, and reduce downstream pollution after fires.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Vernal pools are small and temporary wetlands that fill with water in winter and spring and dry out by summer, Ravesi said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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On the corner of Fairway Drive and Texas 26, a stage was set up where a slew of speakers stepped up to invigorate the crowd.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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In fact, ahead of Chicago’s home opener, there are a slew of players who started their 2025s in Charlotte.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Wilson is a Dakota writer, educator and bog steward, and is enrolled on the Sicangu Oyate (Rosebud) reservation in South Dakota.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Because the Everglades’ natural flow has been altered, the cyclical wet seasons and dry seasons can swing to extremes — too much water that can kill tree islands, not enough and bog fires can spark and destroy habitat.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Lower Sherman Island Wildlife Area is about 3,100 acres of riparian marshland with willows and cottonwoods.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then there’s the cluster of mammoth, blue holding tanks that loom above the surrounding marshlands downstream from Savannah’s historic downtown.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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All seagrasses descend from a group of flowering plants that includes the arums and water plantains, many of which grow in swamps or along streams.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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During a livestream of an airboat tour of a Florida swamp, Peters and a friend repeatedly fired handguns at an alligator.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Commoners relied on swamps, fens, forests, and heaths for fuel, gravel, stone, and wood to make tools and to build and repair houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The goal was to help preserve and protect the delicate valley and its fens.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
25 Aug. 2025
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These memberships have special perks, including a foam wash, bug breakdown, and a wheel and tire shine, according to Quick Quack’s website.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plus, at under $10 for six pairs, these are a excellent value—especially if your socks tend to disappear in the wash.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Swale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swale. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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