as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
a report on the arctic tundra of Alaska and the polar bears that inhabit that vast, frozen plain
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Recent Examples of tundra
The woolly mammoth, which was native to the Arctic tundra, became extinct relatively recently, in evolutionary terms—about four thousand years ago.
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The goal for Colossal Biosciences is to repopulate parts of the Arctic tundra with cold-resistant, mammoth-like elephants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Team president Mark Murphy made the announcement in front of about 150,000 Packers fans outside of Lambeau Field, and that selection was greeted by roars of approval in the not-so-frozen tundra.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Ice Cove, Nunavut, might be nestled in a literal tundra.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The goal for Colossal Biosciences is to repopulate parts of the Arctic tundra with cold-resistant, mammoth-like elephants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Team president Mark Murphy made the announcement in front of about 150,000 Packers fans outside of Lambeau Field, and that selection was greeted by roars of approval in the not-so-frozen tundra.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Ice Cove, Nunavut, might be nestled in a literal tundra.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tundra
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These birds are often seen foraging, perhaps stepping across the prairie in a line to flush insect prey from the grass.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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This is a space committed to capturing the sojourners who are determined to travel in headwear that—while perhaps practical for herding cattle across the prairie—is decidedly impractical for air travel.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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This led to the extinction of the Caspian tiger — a once dominant predator on the forested steppes of western and central Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The trio will touch down on the steppe of Kazakhstan, southeast of the town of Dzhezkazgan, just a few hours later, around 9:20 p.m. EDT (0120 GMT and 6:20 a.m.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Spanning more than 100 hectares and home to around 1,000 exotic animals, which roamed freely across open plains, Safari Africain had opened its doors to the public two years earlier in a bid to become a premier tourist attraction and boost job creation in the region.—
Christopher Clark,
The Dial,
13 May 2025
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Choosing plain, nonfat Greek yogurt can save you 65 calories in a 6-ounce serving compared to the whole-fat version.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Native to the grasslands and forests of West and Central Africa, the ball python spends much of its time hidden in burrows or underbrush.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today, eastern quolls are primarily found in the eastern part of the island of Tasmania, and in farmlands, open grasslands, dry forests, woodlands, coastal scrub, and alpine heathland.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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It’s widely known that the Northern Hemisphere’s summer is a smart time to go on safari, as the wintry conditions in the savanna mean that greenery is sparse and so animals are easier to spot.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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After a bit of wandering, the group moved toward a gate on the edge of the savanna.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Tundra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tundra. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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