as in wetland
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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The group ventured along the South Platte River through open fields and deciduous woodland, near ponds and marshes.
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Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Georgia’s barrier islands, including St. Simons and Jekyll Island, boast diverse landscapes made up of beaches, marshes, dunes, and maritime forests.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
They are commonly found along marshes, swamps and lagoons, the website reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Where to Stay: The Davis Bayou campground, on the mainland near the town of Ocean Springs, sits inside a maritime forest, with marshes and fishing docks ($25 a night, book six months in advance).
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
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Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Georgia’s barrier islands, including St. Simons and Jekyll Island, boast diverse landscapes made up of beaches, marshes, dunes, and maritime forests.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
They are commonly found along marshes, swamps and lagoons, the website reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Where to Stay: The Davis Bayou campground, on the mainland near the town of Ocean Springs, sits inside a maritime forest, with marshes and fishing docks ($25 a night, book six months in advance).
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Marsh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marsh. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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