as in wetlands
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
the marshes along the coast support a remarkable profusion of plants and animals
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Recent Examples of marshes
Adding to its uniqueness, the city winds along the Mississippi River and is surrounded by distinct wetland habitats of swamps, bayous, and marshes.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The natural tidal exchange of water and marshes began to be restored.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
This popular park is known for its diverse landscapes, from bald cypress swamps and maritime forests to tidal marshes.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
Kayak the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Kayak the calm waters of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for views across pristine freshwater marshes and maritime forests.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
The trails lead through woodlands and fields and over streams, ponds and marshes that are home to numerous and diverse plant and animal species.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
During the sixth century, France’s Merovingian kings looked from the island across what were still marshes and fields on the Left Bank toward the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The group ventured along the South Platte River through open fields and deciduous woodland, near ponds and marshes.
—Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
They can be seen roaming the marshes in search of food before beginning their journey, typically between early March and mid-May, to Asia.
—David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The natural tidal exchange of water and marshes began to be restored.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
This popular park is known for its diverse landscapes, from bald cypress swamps and maritime forests to tidal marshes.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
Kayak the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Kayak the calm waters of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for views across pristine freshwater marshes and maritime forests.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
The trails lead through woodlands and fields and over streams, ponds and marshes that are home to numerous and diverse plant and animal species.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
During the sixth century, France’s Merovingian kings looked from the island across what were still marshes and fields on the Left Bank toward the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The group ventured along the South Platte River through open fields and deciduous woodland, near ponds and marshes.
—Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
They can be seen roaming the marshes in search of food before beginning their journey, typically between early March and mid-May, to Asia.
—David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Marshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshes. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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