variants
also cañons
as in ravines
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
as the scouts made their way through the canyon, they marveled at the sheer walls of rock on both sides
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Recent Examples of canyons
The area has flat dirt trails for hikers and bikers, rock canyons and open grass fields.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The hills of Bethpage State Park create miniature valleys and canyons throughout the property, and in turn, the grandstands from the 15th to 17th holes create an amphitheater of chaos encircled by huge video boards.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
One of the last free-flowing rivers in the western United States, the Yampa runs for 250 miles, carving through canyons, ranchland, and high desert.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition to its dramatic landscapes with layered rock formations, steep canyons, and towering spires, Badlands National Park protects an expanse of mixed-grass prairie among its 244,000 acres, where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live and roam.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
All of a sudden, the GTD takes on an entirely different, immediately noticeable character, low and lean and ready to carve through canyons with the best supercars.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Sweeney slipped into a golden bikini top with metallic bottoms while posing near the red rock canyons, wearing a sheer cream-colored shirt and cowboy hat.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The latest report, reportedly compiled by travel company Antelope Canyon Tours, assesses the death rate at NPS sites that feature prominent canyons.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The hills of Bethpage State Park create miniature valleys and canyons throughout the property, and in turn, the grandstands from the 15th to 17th holes create an amphitheater of chaos encircled by huge video boards.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
One of the last free-flowing rivers in the western United States, the Yampa runs for 250 miles, carving through canyons, ranchland, and high desert.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition to its dramatic landscapes with layered rock formations, steep canyons, and towering spires, Badlands National Park protects an expanse of mixed-grass prairie among its 244,000 acres, where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live and roam.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
All of a sudden, the GTD takes on an entirely different, immediately noticeable character, low and lean and ready to carve through canyons with the best supercars.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Sweeney slipped into a golden bikini top with metallic bottoms while posing near the red rock canyons, wearing a sheer cream-colored shirt and cowboy hat.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The latest report, reportedly compiled by travel company Antelope Canyon Tours, assesses the death rate at NPS sites that feature prominent canyons.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canyons
Noun
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The setting is breathtaking, with mountain ravines cascading away on either side.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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The North course, par 71, 6,945 yards, challenges the most accomplished golfers with its ravines, wind and tricky greens, while the popular and more sedate and sheltered par-70, 6,580-yard South Course, with four ocean-side holes, invites and tests golfers of every level.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Corrèze’s natural world is really where the destination shines; between waterfalls, cliffs, lakes, bogs, gorges, and mountains, there’s no shortage of stunning land to explore.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Over time, the powerful current carved out massive gorges and canyons, including the Grand Canyon of the Nujiang.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Exploring Ravenna was a breath of fresh air – and not just because of the rolling hills and valleys.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Ranging from two to nearly five acres, these parcels are positioned to maximize views of valleys and the Talbott Reservoir.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Canyons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canyons. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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