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swale

noun

Definition of swale

as in marsh

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Recent Examples of swale Police said the driver of the black Ford Fusion was headed south on northwest 12th Avenue at a high rate of speed near northwest 188th Street when the driver tried to bypass slow-moving traffic by driving on the swale. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 His group, however, showed that Governors Parkway Bridge would destroy the woods and dune and swale in the area while not solving the public safety issue. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 Explore a white-sand beach and the sinks, swales, and sloughs found within the 2,500-acre Suwannee River Water Management District. — 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 See All Example Sentences for swale

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Noun

During this time, bogs, marshes, and other wetlands, historically seen as disease-ridden and deleterious to human health, were reevaluated by scientists and conservationists as valuable wildlife habitats.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
When the boat leaves the shallow saw grass marshes for a 90-foot-deep natural sinkhole called Gator Lake, get your camera ready.

— Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of marsh

Noun

Opponents are urging other residents to sign petitions and write letters to the zoning and wetlands commissions, and to attend their hearings to speak against the project.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
The environmental plan includes restoring more than 33 acres of wetlands, revitalizing coastal dunes and mangrove ecosystems, and expanding bird habitats.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetland

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The aviation double-major at Western Michigan University sent out about 100 applications to a slew of employers posting summer opportunities, including retailers, restaurants, landscapers and airports.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Eclipse smartphone apps 2026 SolarWatch The popular iOS stargazing app SolarWatch has had a major update to introduce a slew of helpful eclipse-planning features.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of slough

Noun

Plans for the site include nature trails, a tree canopy walk, an owl enclosure, a frog bog, a North American river otter habitat and interactive labs representing the Piedmont region.

— Chase Jordan August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
During this time, bogs, marshes, and other wetlands, historically seen as disease-ridden and deleterious to human health, were reevaluated by scientists and conservationists as valuable wildlife habitats.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of bog

Noun

The deal would give SpaceX control of an 18-mile stretch of marshland southwest of Lafayette.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Tucked along the May River and surrounded by scenic marshlands, the resort offers accommodations ranging from inn rooms to signature residences, plus restaurants, a spa, golf, three pool areas, and programming for all ages.

— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Definition of marshland

Noun

The trail off that parking lot is wooded and crosses miles of wetlands and river swamp with multiple bridges and places where people can fish, canoe, and kayak.

— Dateline NBC, NBC news, 30 July 2026
What Can't Be Copied If credentials were the old swamp and AI just drained it, the question left standing is, well, what is left to defend?

— Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of swamp

Noun

For me that means wearing a reliable light-wash straight leg jean, timeless flats, and perfect white T-shirt, then adding a fun pop of color on the lip.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Whisk together egg and water; lightly brush the borders of each pastry with the egg wash.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

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