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
In early spring of 2025, the prairies were once again dry, but timely rainfall in mid May recharged wetlands in portions of North Dakota, southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba.
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Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Warm conditions produce more food for these microbes, which thrive in rotting vegetation, as is found in tropical wetlands and thawing Arctic permafrost.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The creatures prefer large, dense areas in the woods and wetlands.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
Eynon’s design was inspired by Britain’s wetlands, and features flora and fauna with sensual curves.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
For a decade, Boyes has pursued his theory that the mega-pachyderm belongs to a subspecies that still exists in an elusive herd wandering the elevated wetlands of Angola, a sparsely inhabited area roughly the size of England and reachable only with great perseverance.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo 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.
—David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Hadid designed a rainwater collection and a water management system, which stores and purifies water from local wetlands and helps prevent flooding.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Where to Stay The easiest place to stay within the American Prairie is Antelope Creek Campground, which has its own hiking trail and wetlands.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Warm conditions produce more food for these microbes, which thrive in rotting vegetation, as is found in tropical wetlands and thawing Arctic permafrost.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The creatures prefer large, dense areas in the woods and wetlands.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
Eynon’s design was inspired by Britain’s wetlands, and features flora and fauna with sensual curves.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
For a decade, Boyes has pursued his theory that the mega-pachyderm belongs to a subspecies that still exists in an elusive herd wandering the elevated wetlands of Angola, a sparsely inhabited area roughly the size of England and reachable only with great perseverance.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo 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.
—David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Hadid designed a rainwater collection and a water management system, which stores and purifies water from local wetlands and helps prevent flooding.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Where to Stay The easiest place to stay within the American Prairie is Antelope Creek Campground, which has its own hiking trail and wetlands.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetlands
Noun
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They are found in a wide variety of habitats but prefer oak-cabbage palm hammocks, freshwater marshes and sloughs, pine flatwoods, and more open agricultural areas.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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