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
Sand may clog stream channels and wetlands.
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Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
But many locals want to see the entire area — including its islands, wetlands and shallow bay flats — left untouched.
—Ryan Ballogg
updated February 26, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 89, which removed key protections for groundwater and wetlands.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
In 2025, volunteers covered a total of 135 routes and collected information at 893 wetland sites across the state.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 25 Feb. 2026
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Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
But many locals want to see the entire area — including its islands, wetlands and shallow bay flats — left untouched.
—Ryan Ballogg
updated February 26, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 89, which removed key protections for groundwater and wetlands.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
In 2025, volunteers covered a total of 135 routes and collected information at 893 wetland sites across the state.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetland
Noun
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From coastal marshes to suburban gardens, flashes of iridescent green and ruby will soon dart between feeders and flowers.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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No colonial power had ever controlled the swamps and savannas of the interior—an alien land of lagoons, glade marshes, prairies, and hardwood thickets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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From the Georgia swamps to the Appalachian Mountains to the Texas Hill Country, our dramatic regional landscapes are driving forces in many of the best Southern books for children and serve as catalysts for the actions and emotions of the characters.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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An endangered species native to West Africa, pygmy hippos typically live in forests and nearby swamps.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetland. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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