wetlands

plural of wetland
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 By leaving roots in place, the landscape may remain more stable, helping reduce sediment runoff into creeks and wetlands. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025 Visitors can also tube or kayak along the Delaware, wander the wetlands of the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area, or even tackle sections of the Appalachian Trail, all within a short drive. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025 Whatever the name, for centuries people have reported seeing these eerie, faint blue flames hovering over marshes, bogs and other wetlands. Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, environmental advocates have raised concerns, including infringing on tribal culture and potential harms to nearby wetlands, groundwater, rivers and threatened and endangered species, such as wood turtles. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025 Imagine a drone flying over wetlands, its onboard camera scanning for invasive plants. Pam Marrone, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 As their name suggests, annual killifish appear for a brief period of the year in floodplains, wetlands, swamps and other temporary aquatic environments. Lauren Liebhaber september 23, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025 But it can also be released from ruminant livestock, wetlands and waste decomposing in landfills. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025 My visits to these wetlands are often social. Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wetlands
Noun
  • Whatever the name, for centuries people have reported seeing these eerie, faint blue flames hovering over marshes, bogs and other wetlands.
    Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • As their name suggests, annual killifish appear for a brief period of the year in floodplains, wetlands, swamps and other temporary aquatic environments.
    Lauren Liebhaber September 23, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Cottonmouths can be found in aquatic and wetland areas like swamps, marshes, drainage ditches, ponds, lakes and streams.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Wetlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wetlands. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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