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Recent Examples of swale
But Bolton fears relocating the aged tree could kill it and the other large, old tree that already sits in the swale.
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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
Hoadley says that this grass will thrive in a wet area in your landscape or anywhere there is seasonal moisture, such as rain gardens and swales.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
There, a swale known as Bobby Locke’s Hollow offers a bailout option for those steering clear of the ravine.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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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
Hoadley says that this grass will thrive in a wet area in your landscape or anywhere there is seasonal moisture, such as rain gardens and swales.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
There, a swale known as Bobby Locke’s Hollow offers a bailout option for those steering clear of the ravine.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swale
Noun
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The Instagram post showed the group laughing and posing while shooting on a marsh outside Charleston.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
22 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
Noun
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The South is filled with natural wonders, from dramatic gorges and massive cave systems to beautiful wetlands and pristine beaches.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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This presents an untapped opportunity for African nations to monetize their mature forests and pristine wetlands, which are particularly prized for carbon capture.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Under new China chief Molly Liu, the chain has also expanded its drinks menu to include more sugar-free options and teas catering to local tastes, slashed prices on a slew of beverages and upped its options for customizing orders.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The 49ers suffered a slew of injuries — including an ACL tear for defensive lineman Solomon Thomas — against the Jets that day, and 49ers players have been suspicious of MetLife’s field ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With these pressures in mind, Rhodes turned to a state program to retire and restore more than 30 acres of older bogs.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Hovering blue flames that flicker over bogs and marshes have inspired ghostly folktales for centuries.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Native to the marshlands of central Wisconsin, Native Americans have harvested cranberries for centuries.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Finding Her Way Home Randy Oates never is able to land on the rockpile and instead sets me, Anya, Zach and Stryker down in marshland on the banks of Lake Patricia, near where Rob Worrell had found Michelle’s crumbling boot in 2021.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As officers continued the search, local Herb Yancy offered up his boat to help after Kraviec saw movement in the swamp.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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After a brief debate, the group settles on the swamp.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Out in the wild, the queen-of-the-prairie grows in moist black soil prairies and meadows, fens, seeps and springs.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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If your water is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, use warm water for the wash cycle and cold to rinse.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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This pair from Agolde completely won me over with its baggy fit and versatile wash.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Swale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swale. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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