as in bottomland
an area where the land is at, near, or below the level of the sea and where there are not usually mountains or large hills
—usually plural
a village in the lowlands
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Recent Examples of lowland
Climbing its tower provides panoramic views of the town and surrounding lowlands, giving visitors a chance to appreciate the beauty of Ribe from above.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Christian Aid said its partners and colleagues on the ground reported that a dam burst in the city, causing water levels to rise in the lowland areas in the area.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Old documents also claimed that this species could grow in lowlands, survive high temperatures and withstand droughts.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
The appearance of this boundary varies around the planet, with some areas seeming to link the lowlands directly to the highlands, while others contain sharp cliffs.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Christian Aid said its partners and colleagues on the ground reported that a dam burst in the city, causing water levels to rise in the lowland areas in the area.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Old documents also claimed that this species could grow in lowlands, survive high temperatures and withstand droughts.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
The appearance of this boundary varies around the planet, with some areas seeming to link the lowlands directly to the highlands, while others contain sharp cliffs.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowland
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Twisting through the bottomland was a sparkling stream that emptied into Indiana’s largest reservoir, Lake Monroe.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Congaree National Park South Carolina Congaree National Park in South Carolina is best known for its large collection of old-growth, bottomland hardwood trees.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
14 Apr. 2025
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Informing sustainable solar development in grasslands So far, our research has been limited to a grassland dominated by a cool season grass: smooth brome.—
Matthew Sturchio,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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These plots comprised one of four habitat types: forest, grassland, arable land and human settlements (Figure 2, also see Figure 3).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Style the trousers with a blouse like this dreamy pink one, then finish the look with a comfy pair of ballet flats that’ll keep your feet cushioned during work events.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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My home in the eighties was in a block of former council flats managed by a housing co-op.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Below, five African adventures—from the deep jungles of Congo to the museums of Benin—that take you far beyond the savanna.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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For the recent study, Rubenstein and his colleagues collected behavioral and genetic information on nine flocks of superb starlings living in East African savannas across 40 breeding seasons, from 2002 to 2021.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The authors’ arguments in defense of the prairie and its people deserve attention.—
Monitor staff,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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Beneath its wide skies and quiet prairies lies a rugged and surprising variety of landscapes with trails galore.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside Online,
20 May 2025
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Why Europe can't defend itself without Trump: The winter bitterness of Romania's steppe was not the only chill as NATO soldiers exercised just miles from Ukraine last month.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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For a long time there was nothing but steppe, and then a single hut appeared.—
Daniel Mason,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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There are desert badlands, frosty tundra, underwater temples, shipwrecks, lush caves teeming with life, and much more.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Unlike tundras, the somewhat milder boreal forests are more often experiencing strong carbon uptake due to longer summers, offsetting the non-summer emissions.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Read on for even more wreaths under $35, with festive options featuring shiny baubles, LED lights, feathery pampas, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2024
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Lowland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowland. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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