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Recent Examples of bottomland
For Gerard, a fourth-generation crop farmer, only in his 20s, working the fields of the Mississippi River bottomlands in Alexander County, Illinois, there was no sense in fighting the water anymore.
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Julia Rendleman, ProPublica, 5 Sep. 2025
Farmers in the bottomlands, who previously planted wheat and barley, are beginning to plant rice, which can be underwater for two days without damage to the crop.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
An abundance of water and rich bottomland drew them to the area.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Most biologists think that loss of bottomland forest and associated land clearing for agriculture were the main reasons.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottomland
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Because many rivers and streams were already running high and the soil was already saturated, the water tore through lowland communities.—
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On Earth, tectonics build mountain ranges and deep lowlands that guide and connect river systems.—
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The James Kiehl River Bend Park spans 25 acres of grassland, woodland and riverfront habitats along the Guadalupe River.—
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Wright’s Field The 245-acre area in Alpine includes an open grassland that’s home to a variety of native species.—
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More is at stake than preserving the singular beauty of the sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park or cypress swamps of the Big Cypress National Preserve.—
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The rolling prairie outside the single-story clapboard home is where Lonny learned from their grandfather how to break horses.—
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The African savanna elephant is the largest land animal.—
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Adorned with exotic plants, vibrant florals and savanna grasses, the float is a preview of the Safari Park’s sprawling and highly anticipated Elephant Valley attraction opening in 2026.—
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Goedert scored his second touchdown on a fourth-and-2 leaving a confused Malik Mustapha behind him in the left flat.—
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Here are the eight biggest trends in shoes with personality, from winter-ready ballet flats to platform loafers to comfy, elevated sneakers—all starting at just $18.—
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In Finnish folklore, the northern lights are created when a mythical fox races across the Arctic tundra, its tail sweeping snow into the sky and setting it ablaze.—
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Sandy beach meets frozen tundra.—
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The property offers several lodging options, from idyllic cottages overlooking wildflower meadows to safari-style glamping tents to a clubhouse complete with an outdoor kitchen and firepit.—
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In the distance, cows grazed on rolling meadows.—
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“Bottomland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottomland. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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