as in marshes
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 wetlands
Earlier this year, a titanium mine was slated for construction on the edge of Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, an unusually diverse ecosystem that is home to some of the country’s most pristine wetlands.
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David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Stretching about 31 miles, this flat, scenic trail follows a former railway line through wetlands, vineyards, and charming towns, all the way to Sandbanks.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
The groups argue the center threatens sensitive wetlands that have protected plants and animals.
—Greg Norman , Danamarie McNicholl , Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Jordan said the judges had ignored the district court’s determination, which was based on the testimony of numerous environmental experts who had testified to the harm the detention facility was causing to the wetlands.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Other public speakers, like Tabitha Fader, said the reroute would cause irreparable harm if wetlands and rivers were polluted during pipeline construction or in the event of a spill.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But even the valley’s actual wetlands aren’t always what the name implies.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
As a result, robots are unable to access a wide range of critical terrestrial environments, such as wetlands, bogs, coastal marshes, river estuaries, and fields, which are abundant in nature.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
They are found in forests, savannas and wetlands of West Africa.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Stretching about 31 miles, this flat, scenic trail follows a former railway line through wetlands, vineyards, and charming towns, all the way to Sandbanks.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
The groups argue the center threatens sensitive wetlands that have protected plants and animals.
—Greg Norman , Danamarie McNicholl , Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Jordan said the judges had ignored the district court’s determination, which was based on the testimony of numerous environmental experts who had testified to the harm the detention facility was causing to the wetlands.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Other public speakers, like Tabitha Fader, said the reroute would cause irreparable harm if wetlands and rivers were polluted during pipeline construction or in the event of a spill.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But even the valley’s actual wetlands aren’t always what the name implies.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
As a result, robots are unable to access a wide range of critical terrestrial environments, such as wetlands, bogs, coastal marshes, river estuaries, and fields, which are abundant in nature.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
They are found in forests, savannas and wetlands of West Africa.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetlands
Noun
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And like another great public land whitetail hunter, Dan Infalt, Simpson loves to target cattail marshes and wetlands.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
27 Aug. 2025
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Between our pristine coasts, dense forests, rolling plains, and ethereal wetlands and marshes, the South is a region rich in natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On the coast, there is a swampy coastal plain with mangrove swamps.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The sanctuary is a favorite of paddlers who enjoy the calm mangrove swamps, as well as kiteboarders who relish the excellent conditions at the park’s bay.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Wetlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetlands. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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