floodplains

noun

Definition of floodplainsnext
plural of floodplain
1
as in basins

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as in grasslands

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  1. basins
  2. grasslands
  3. canyons
  4. valleys
Noun
  • The lower dollar cost per acre for deals in basins like the Williston, the DJ Basin, and the Eagle Ford Shale enable acquiring companies to obtain bigger acreage positions with more future drilling locations for the same price.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • The two-part fold-and-slide system includes two separate sink basins for washing and drying.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of basins
Noun
  • Forests and grasslands will have vanished.
    Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Dense, humid forests drew back as grasslands spread in the cooler, drier climate conditions.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasslands
Noun
  • Those who don't have the proper tires or feel anxious about driving up the canyons are being asked to take public transportation or shuttles.
    Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The colorful living space is as vibrant as blue skies and Red Rock canyons surrounding it.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of canyons
Noun
  • Fog may sometimes reduce visibilities to below a quarter of a mile, especially in area river valleys.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But in more rural areas of Watauga County and others nearby, where landslides scarred Appalachian slopes and the storm sent water thundering into narrow valleys, the damage to roads, homes and the power grid was more severe.
    Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of valleys
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