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
Nearby, the Myakka Canopy Walkway, a 100-foot-long treetop trail that's 25 feet above the ground, and its 74-foot observation tower provide epic wetlands views from above.
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Set on a tiny, exceedingly private spit of land deep inside a national park, the property spans wetlands, savanna, and Rwanda’s quintessential hillscapes.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
With this growth came the construction of new factories, freeways and high-rise condos, while devastated wetlands once inhabited by cranes were systematically drained and repurposed for human use, never to return.
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The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Taulant Bino stands along a desolate dirt road surrounded on both sides by wetland.
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Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Set on a tiny, exceedingly private spit of land deep inside a national park, the property spans wetlands, savanna, and Rwanda’s quintessential hillscapes.
—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
With this growth came the construction of new factories, freeways and high-rise condos, while devastated wetlands once inhabited by cranes were systematically drained and repurposed for human use, never to return.
—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Taulant Bino stands along a desolate dirt road surrounded on both sides by wetland.
—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetland
Noun
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Marshy has over eight miles of trails through marshes and coastal forest adjacent to Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks.
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Concerns of a serial killer first emerged in late 2010 after the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert, a 23-year-old woman who placed panicked 911 calls from the Oak Beach community before vanishing into the surrounding marsh.
Noun
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Air quality officials also recommend using an air purifier if available and avoiding the use of whole-house fans or swamp coolers that can draw outdoor air inside.
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For millions of years between 350 and 280 million years ago (about 30 million years before the first dinosaurs), these croc-like animals ruled the rivers, swamps, and lakes of the ancient world.
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“Wetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetland. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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