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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
Cataloochee Valley, in the southeastern corner of the park, typically has the largest concentration of the animals, and the big meadow off Cove Creek Road is a good spot to watch and listen for the calls.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
What Happened The development comes in the aftermath of an attack on mostly tourists at a popular scenic meadow in the town of Pahalgam in the Himalayan mountains which killed at least 26 people and wounded 17 others.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
In the mountains of Papua New Guinea, researchers encountered a clownish creature perched on a log in a fern meadow, basking in the sun.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
Standing in the middle of the meadow, like some regal queen, was a giant live oak tree.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
What Happened The development comes in the aftermath of an attack on mostly tourists at a popular scenic meadow in the town of Pahalgam in the Himalayan mountains which killed at least 26 people and wounded 17 others.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
In the mountains of Papua New Guinea, researchers encountered a clownish creature perched on a log in a fern meadow, basking in the sun.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
Standing in the middle of the meadow, like some regal queen, was a giant live oak tree.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
Noun
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The space is well landscaped with breezy grasses and woodland sage, a bit hit with bumble bees.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Many native plants, grasses and perennials don't need as much TLC.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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As of mid-May, his operation had mushroomed to include over 20,000 mostly young volunteers, a bigger field team than any of the other 2025 mayoral campaigns bolster.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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This nightmare scenario for 49ers fans is realistic: When Super Bowl LX is played in Santa Clara on the Niners’ field, the Rams could be representing the NFC.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 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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Our trek began at Saint Bees, surrounded by green pastures, rocky beaches, and light brown bluffs.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Farmers can no longer irrigate their crops, and shepherds can no longer reach their pastures.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Sure, the plot’s kind of a mess, but warrior Alice is an empowering turn while Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter’s big-headed Red Queen are splendidly strange.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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This article contains plot details for Lilo & Stitch.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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On the background of their ceaseless journey is the glorious Venetian plains, landscapes and settlements that seem to be stuck in a transitionary space, like Carlobianchi and Doriano, somewhere between urban and pastoral.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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When approached from the relatively flat plain to the east, the pit appears suddenly beneath a small rise.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
Noun
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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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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2025
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Freeze poultry and ground meat that won’t be used within 2 days; freeze other meat within 4 to 5 days.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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