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
But elevation changes and wetlands on the property mean extra hurdles.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The alternative would run by about 886 acres of wetlands.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
This is the result of the DNP's dedication to safeguarding Thailand's wetlands and community members' livelihoods.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The area includes a mix of tidal salt marsh, brackish wetlands, saltwater, freshwater and wildlife habitats.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
The colorful birds are native to the subtropical wetlands and are known for their long toes.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
At S'Albufera Natural Park, hikes pass through wetlands and are often punctuated with flamingo sightings.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Once the realigned two-pier bridge goes in, ACHD aims to work with other agencies to restore the riparian habitat, including surrounding wetlands and conservation easements.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
The drought has also set the stage for devastating wildfires in Brazil that have destroyed huge swaths of the Amazon as well as the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetlands, and choked cities in thick smoke.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The alternative would run by about 886 acres of wetlands.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
This is the result of the DNP's dedication to safeguarding Thailand's wetlands and community members' livelihoods.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The area includes a mix of tidal salt marsh, brackish wetlands, saltwater, freshwater and wildlife habitats.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
The colorful birds are native to the subtropical wetlands and are known for their long toes.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
At S'Albufera Natural Park, hikes pass through wetlands and are often punctuated with flamingo sightings.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Once the realigned two-pier bridge goes in, ACHD aims to work with other agencies to restore the riparian habitat, including surrounding wetlands and conservation easements.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
The drought has also set the stage for devastating wildfires in Brazil that have destroyed huge swaths of the Amazon as well as the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetlands, and choked cities in thick smoke.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetlands
Noun
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Those windmills stood on mud and marshes amid samphire and pink thrift flowers, the only warm glow around our house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Then look to the beach to spot shorebirds such as seagulls and pelicans, while the marshes on the island’s backside are frequented by herons, egrets, and ibis.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The agency said rising water levels in rivers, gullies and swamps may push the reptiles into residential areas in search of dry ground.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The land was also covered by swamps and ponds, where animals lived, including deer, ducks and hogs.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Wetlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetlands. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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