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Recent Examples of swale
The reeds once blocked the view of the Grand Calumet from the dune and swale, but on the southern side of that section of the river, most have been removed.
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
But Bolton fears relocating the aged tree could kill it and the other large, old tree that already sits in the swale.
—Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
While an actual ditch is impractical for most yards, a swale can work wonders at moving water slowly, safely, and efficiently away.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
For an unknown reason, the Nissan veered across the swale and into the center travel lane, colliding with the Hyundai, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2024
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
But Bolton fears relocating the aged tree could kill it and the other large, old tree that already sits in the swale.
—Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
While an actual ditch is impractical for most yards, a swale can work wonders at moving water slowly, safely, and efficiently away.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
For an unknown reason, the Nissan veered across the swale and into the center travel lane, colliding with the Hyundai, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swale
Noun
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An industrial landscape gives way to vast marshes spliced by curving waterways.—
Kara Newman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a room at The Sunset Inn, where each morning begins with a delightful breakfast overlooking the marsh.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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As sweeping changes to the federal Clean Water Act in recent years have weakened protections for wetlands, Illinois has become the first state in the nation to officially recognize a conservation tactic known as rewilding.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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During the hours-long public comment period Monday night, many residents in nearby neighborhoods expressed concerns about losing trail access and a park in the wetlands that have grown in the area.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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But their rise has also attracted a slew of criticism, fueled in recent decades by the grandiose lifestyles and criminal convictions of some godmen.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Suddenly, a slew of covet-worthy pieces are magically available on the mega-retailer—many of which are on sale and eligible for next-day delivery.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There's thick ice cover on New Jersey's cranberry bogs as well.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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If the intention was to give Ballgame a bog standard ’70s rock sound, mission accomplished.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Consider the Wildland Trust Trails in Plymouth for flatter hikes through and past marshlands and other coastal sites.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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In Dee’s day the site was featureless marshland.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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How to Prune Hardy Hibiscus and Swamp Hibiscus Hardy hibiscus and swamp hibiscus die back to the ground in winter.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been knee-deep in the Epstein swamp since the early 2010s, and the latest release of documents seems to have been the coup de grâce on his public life.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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The goal was to help preserve and protect the delicate valley and its fens.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
25 Aug. 2025
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Out in the wild, the queen-of-the-prairie grows in moist black soil prairies and meadows, fens, seeps and springs.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Denim with volume, embellishments and vintage washes dominated the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collections presented at Paris Fashion Week Men’s.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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With heat, the supergloss formula seals the cuticle and adds a layer of shine that will last up to three washes.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Swale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swale. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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