as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
much of the county's swampland was drained for agriculture
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Recent Examples of swampland
The site lies miles from any urban center, encircled by swampland and wildlife, with natural barriers of alligators and pythons that state officials argue would deter escapes.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Board members are in the midst of negotiating a deal with the Broward School District to lease 8 acres of swampland in Southwest Ranches purchased by school officials in 2004.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
So therefore, what swampland brings to the table is suddenly makes a prediction now.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2025
Settlers who actually traveled to Florida to inspect their purchases were likely to be greeted by muddy parcels of worthless swampland overrun with snakes and mosquitoes, miles away from anything resembling civilization.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Board members are in the midst of negotiating a deal with the Broward School District to lease 8 acres of swampland in Southwest Ranches purchased by school officials in 2004.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
So therefore, what swampland brings to the table is suddenly makes a prediction now.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2025
Settlers who actually traveled to Florida to inspect their purchases were likely to be greeted by muddy parcels of worthless swampland overrun with snakes and mosquitoes, miles away from anything resembling civilization.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swampland
Noun
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There are also a ton of coastal marshes and estuaries that draw black ducks and mallards.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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After a deep dive on the biodiversity of the refuge, nearby Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve is a top spot for scoping out wood ducks and American woodcocks thanks to its verdant marshes, but for a truly unique perspective on the Outer Banks, don’t miss out on Jockey’s Ridge State Park.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Whole home fans and swamp coolers, which bring in air from outside, should be avoided unless there is no other means to keep cool.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Instead, consider making a homemade air conditioner or swamp cooler.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Check out 10 miles of wooded trails through wetlands and varying types of terrain that will appeal to beginner and novice hikers alike.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Developers must assess the nearby population and infrastructure, search for endangered species, and assess wetlands.—
Daniel Stout,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Swampland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swampland. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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