as in plains
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
you can see for miles in every direction on the prairie
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Recent Examples of prairies
Now, almost all the prairies are gone, and much of the woods, too.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of thousands of acres, including many former rice plantations, have been conserved in the area between Beaufort and Charleston, and marshes there stretch out like coastal prairies.
—Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In spring, wildflowers bloom across the Oklahoma prairies, while summer showcases the striking desert landscapes of Arizona and New Mexico under big, blue skies.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Thunderstorms ripped across Oklahoma prairies Thursday night as severe weather was expected to intensify Friday and bring the threat of powerful tornadoes to multiple states in the nation’s heartland.
—Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The preserve is famous for its swamps and wet prairies.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
No colonial power had ever controlled the swamps and savannas of the interior—an alien land of lagoons, glade marshes, prairies, and hardwood thickets.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
As the app develops and is upgraded, it will be enhanced with more plants, pollinator details and educational content about prairies, according to TPWF.
—Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026
Brenna Hernandez European buckthorn grows in sun and shade alike, and thus can invade all kinds of biomes — woodlands , savannas, prairies, pastures, and even empty lots, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources noted.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of thousands of acres, including many former rice plantations, have been conserved in the area between Beaufort and Charleston, and marshes there stretch out like coastal prairies.
—Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In spring, wildflowers bloom across the Oklahoma prairies, while summer showcases the striking desert landscapes of Arizona and New Mexico under big, blue skies.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Thunderstorms ripped across Oklahoma prairies Thursday night as severe weather was expected to intensify Friday and bring the threat of powerful tornadoes to multiple states in the nation’s heartland.
—Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The preserve is famous for its swamps and wet prairies.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
No colonial power had ever controlled the swamps and savannas of the interior—an alien land of lagoons, glade marshes, prairies, and hardwood thickets.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
As the app develops and is upgraded, it will be enhanced with more plants, pollinator details and educational content about prairies, according to TPWF.
—Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026
Brenna Hernandez European buckthorn grows in sun and shade alike, and thus can invade all kinds of biomes — woodlands , savannas, prairies, pastures, and even empty lots, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources noted.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prairies
Noun
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Heat in Los Angeles will peak March 17 through March 19, with highs between 90 and 103 degrees across coastal plains, valleys and the interior region.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of habitat from hardwood forests to coastal plains to swamps.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Folktales are filled with people fighting to survive in forests, steppes, and deserts, and evading and outwitting the wild beasts that dwell within them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Even today, its influence stretches from the steppes of Kazakhstan to the far reaches of low Earth orbit.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The burn will help keep native grasses healthy and growing, which supports bobolinks and other wildlife that depend on open grasslands.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The species typically grows in grasslands that have been gently managed over long periods and support diverse wildlife — habitats where decades of light intervention create conditions for uncommon species to take hold.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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No colonial power had ever controlled the swamps and savannas of the interior—an alien land of lagoons, glade marshes, prairies, and hardwood thickets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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The park offers one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Southern Africa, with a million acres of biodiverse savannas, wetlands, and montane rainforests, and a range of animals that includes buffalo herds, lion prides, and an array of birds.—
Lisa Grainger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Prairies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prairies. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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