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
The preserve covers 124 acres, including wetlands and forest at the southeastern edge of Lake Apopka in the historic town of Oakland, which had been an agricultural and railroad hub.
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
In addition, local inland wetland agencies may have stricter regulations on planting, disturbing or controlling specific invasive plants in sensitive areas within their town.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
The Stillaguamish Tribe has been buying riverfront land in its traditional territory and removing levees to turn farmland into wetland with the hope of restoring Chinook.
—John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026
Property with wetlands on it was not eligible for the exemption the developer was seeking.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
In addition, local inland wetland agencies may have stricter regulations on planting, disturbing or controlling specific invasive plants in sensitive areas within their town.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
The Stillaguamish Tribe has been buying riverfront land in its traditional territory and removing levees to turn farmland into wetland with the hope of restoring Chinook.
—John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026
Property with wetlands on it was not eligible for the exemption the developer was seeking.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetland
Noun
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According to Nature Conservancy working lands program director Kirk Feuerbacher, 98 percent of their habitat in coastal marshes has been redeveloped or altered.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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After the dog's escape, the canine landed in a marsh on the other side of the fence and promptly became stuck in the muck.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The wind also died down as warm, humid air settled over the old-growth cypress swamp on which the course was built for much of the round before a breeze returned late in the day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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About 65 miles away, firefighters continue battling the massive blaze in Clinch County, where the fire has spread rapidly through dry forest and swamp areas, making containment difficult.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetland. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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