as in deserts
land that is uninhabited or not fit for crops
lived out in the barrens where it was impossible to grow anything
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Recent Examples of barrens
Given the surrounding terrain, largely comprising volcanic barrens and lava fields, the risk of wildfire remains low, and no life-threatening impacts have been identified.
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Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrens
deserts
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The lower deserts of Southern California could range from 3 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit above the historical averages for December through February, Pastelokknow said.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
7 Nov. 2025
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This wide range makes ACBs viable for applications previously considered infeasible for Li batteries, such as devices in deserts or polar regions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Barrens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrens. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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