People noticed back in the 70s or so that maybe one or two moose were straggling back into the Adirondacks.
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Adirondacks
Synonyms for "adirondacks" (3 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
adirondack massif
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
adirondack mountains
Related words (1)
Noun(1 words)
adirondack region
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adirondack massif, adirondack mountains, adirondack region.
- Sentence evidence is available for adirondacks, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "adirondacks".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "adirondacks"
Keep "adirondacks" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "adirondacks" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "adirondacks", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "adirondacks" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
WCS ecologist Glennon says the current theory is that the moose resurgence was facilitated by the laws protecting the preserve, and several corridors of protected land linking the Adirondacks to Maine, Vermont and Canada, which provide safe travel routes for the animals.
Source: tatoeba (12268425)
By the 1860s, moose in New York were virtually wiped out. Dave Gross, curator of The Wild Center at the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, says for over a century, there were no sightings of the huge creatures but that changed in the 1970s.
Source: tatoeba (12268434)
Moose are not the only animals to benefit from these protected lands; bald eagles, river otters, and ravens, along with more than a dozen other animals, have been returning to the Adirondacks over the last few decades. That's drawn a lot of attention from wildlife conservationists the world over.
Source: tatoeba (12268439)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "adirondacks"?
Closest matches include adirondack massif, adirondack mountains, adirondack region.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "adirondacks"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.