as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
the conservation board has not always been rigorous in protecting the wetlands from development
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Recent Examples of wetland
More than 100 people showed up to a community meeting in January to voice their concerns about how the project could impact traffic, neighborhood character, school capacity, and sensitive wetlands.
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Tyler Williams, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
Goddard will donate a 22-acre nature preserve on the grounds along Old Cutler to the town, along with a smaller piece of wetlands and mangroves at the southern end of the property that could not be built on in any case.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
The city closed Platte Landing Park Trail, which is located around the city’s wetland, due to flooding.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
Join an environmental specialist for a scenic hike through the wetlands of Gemini Springs Conservation Area.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
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Tyler Williams, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
Goddard will donate a 22-acre nature preserve on the grounds along Old Cutler to the town, along with a smaller piece of wetlands and mangroves at the southern end of the property that could not be built on in any case.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
The city closed Platte Landing Park Trail, which is located around the city’s wetland, due to flooding.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
Join an environmental specialist for a scenic hike through the wetlands of Gemini Springs Conservation Area.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetland
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
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetland. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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