as in grass
a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass
The sanctuary contains several large meadows that are home to a variety of wildlife.
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Recent Examples of meadow
These days, the butterfly is found in only three or four of the White Mountain meadows, the population estimated at 1,500 individuals in each yearly brood.
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Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
The property spans 140 acres, including verdant meadows and woodlands, in the Hudson Valley.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
On the prairie—from the French word for meadow—horses thrived.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2025
The new stone overlook, which will increase accessibility to an underutilized area of the park, will feature a plaza, bike rack, water fountain and a short path connecting the space with surrounding views of pollinator meadows, an open field and rolling hills.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
The property spans 140 acres, including verdant meadows and woodlands, in the Hudson Valley.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
On the prairie—from the French word for meadow—horses thrived.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2025
The new stone overlook, which will increase accessibility to an underutilized area of the park, will feature a plaza, bike rack, water fountain and a short path connecting the space with surrounding views of pollinator meadows, an open field and rolling hills.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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Police said Codling was walking on the grass near the road.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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But the rocket quickly lost power from two of its engines and stalled just above the launch pad before coming down in a nearby field.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
30 July 2025
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This field is generating significant buzz among major tech companies like IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The areas considered at risk are mostly on the city's periphery where building density is lower and structures are closer to plots of flammable grasslands, pastures and other types of wildlands.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Surrounded by the high-desert peaks and grassland valleys of the Rocky Mountains’ Front Range, the gathering is known for its laidback, easygoing environment.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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Photo : Jeremy Swanson Photography Last Chance Ranch features three pastures.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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The pigs are raised in open pastures and in woodland environments.—
Arianna Albano,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Aigen has participated in Grand Farm’s field plot program on their 590 acre Innovation Campus just west of Fargo.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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When McDonald initially teased a potential second film during an October 2023 interview on The Movie Dweeb, the actor gave some of his suggestions for the plot.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The flightless animal is native to Australia and can live in several different environments, including eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and sand plains.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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In my opinion, this gives it an advantage over some other plains states.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
23 July 2025
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Packing in some of the most scenic stretches of America’s prairies and mountains, the route follows parts of the Lewis & Clark Trail.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The bison, who were reintroduced to the prairie in 2022, are part of a plan to naturalize the park’s landscape by restoring the oak savanna and prairie landscape of the past.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
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The Trump administration launched an investigation into pharmaceutical imports in mid-April, setting the stage to impose tariffs on national security grounds.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Still, the fracas surrounding rookie Shemar Stewart’s contract covers new ground.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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