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as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
as she wanders the windswept moor, the novel's heroine vows that she will never marry the vicar
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as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water
a mysterious figure who was said to have haunted the moors of southwest England
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as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position
moored the boat to the dock
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Recent Examples of moor
New York Times Games, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
And Yorkshire Dales National Park has the kind of moors the Brontës wrote about.
—Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
The 990-foot vessel was already supposed to have begun its journey south after spending years moored on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, but its departure has been delayed indefinitely.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Between the sea and moor A roomy manor does not appeal to me.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
And Yorkshire Dales National Park has the kind of moors the Brontës wrote about.
—Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
Ouray is a small place (population 898 as of the 2020 Census), lacking the daredevil architecture of hyper-modern homes moored on rocky cliffs that is a hallmark of other haughtier mountain towns.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
The 990-foot vessel was already supposed to have begun its journey south after spending years moored on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, but its departure has been delayed indefinitely.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moor
Noun
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Today, its exhibits feature live animals, taxidermy specimens, recreations of the region’s former prairies and woodlands, and educational materials about sustaining the natural environment.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The site is surrounded by the remnants of a tall grass prairie that once covered millions of acres of Minnesota and the West.—
John Diers,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many of the belts with these spoons attached to the ends were found in a marsh in Denmark called Illerup Ådal, along with thousands of other weapons and pieces of military equipment.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, after the fire died, researchers at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories found high concentrations of toxic heavy metals in the nearby mudflats and marshes.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stepping out for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, The Substance actor was photographed in a black Schiaparelli halterneck dress, fastened with an ornate gold cuff at the neck that’s typical of the house codes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Investigators thought the door was fastened from the inside by a swing bar latch, and initial reports indicated that Goldberg had been accompanied by a security guard while forcing open the door.—
Thomas Lake,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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The new study presents strong genetic evidence linking Indo-European origins to the steppe.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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But what exactly is that? Steppe ancestry refers to the Pontic-Caspian steppes located north of the Black and Caspian Seas.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
5 Feb. 2025
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Underneath, a swamp of flavors: pork debris (the meat that falls off the roast and settles at the bottom of the pan; seems to be a Louisiana thing), cheesy grits, caramelized onions, and garlic.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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Start with the live animal exhibits and displays in the Nature Center, and then venture outdoors along gravel paths and boardwalks through a hardwood forest and a cypress-tupelo swamp.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the third installment of the trilogy, the Panthers got the upper hand, securing a dominant 79-50 victory on Monday, Feb. 18, at Arlington Martin High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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The partnership has allowed Carroll Hospital to add more space and services and secure better equipment for state-of-the-art catheterization capabilities for heart patients and radiation therapy treatments for cancer treatments, citing just two examples.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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The air fryer takes the humble food of the plains and Rust Belt—wings, fries, onion rings, nuggets, yesterday's pizza—and crisps it up for you at home.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, colder-than-normal conditions are expected hold in parts of the Northwest and northern plains.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Renderings show the school as a network of low glassy buildings with pitched roofs, surrounded by palms and, concerningly, what looks like a wetland.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
30 Jan. 2025
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An oasis right in the middle of Reed College, the lake is ringed by trails, including boardwalks through wetlands, and has numerous spots overlooking the water, which are perfect for a moment of quiet contemplation.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Moor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moor. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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