as in escarpments
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice
the cliff rises 200 feet from the island's south shore
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Recent Examples of cliffs
Biarritz is a tourist destination known for its rugged cliffs, beaches and status as one of Europe’s premier surfing spots.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
His calling-card changeup dove off cliffs and past the bats of Yankees hitters, who whiffed at 12 of them.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Between Port Orford and Brookings, about an hour's drive away, fierce sea cliffs stand in stark contrast to the pastoral farmland of Oregon's small towns.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
But Emerald Bay is gate-guarded, accessible only to residents, and its half-mile stretch of golden sand is bordered by the cliffs of two jutting points, geographically cutting off public access via other beaches.
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Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Some, like France's Maginot Line, became border fortresses stretching for miles, while German coastal defenses sat on the cliffs of Normandy, requiring the Allies to take out with sea bombardments and direct infantry assaults.
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David Szondy
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
This is the wild Sonoma Coast, with crashing waves, massive cliffs, and very few inhabitants.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Built into the cliffs, the casual beach club had rows of umbrellas and chaises with plenty of places to swim.
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Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
ABC News,
25 June 2026
His calling-card changeup dove off cliffs and past the bats of Yankees hitters, who whiffed at 12 of them.
—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Between Port Orford and Brookings, about an hour's drive away, fierce sea cliffs stand in stark contrast to the pastoral farmland of Oregon's small towns.
—
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
But Emerald Bay is gate-guarded, accessible only to residents, and its half-mile stretch of golden sand is bordered by the cliffs of two jutting points, geographically cutting off public access via other beaches.
—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Some, like France's Maginot Line, became border fortresses stretching for miles, while German coastal defenses sat on the cliffs of Normandy, requiring the Allies to take out with sea bombardments and direct infantry assaults.
—
David Szondy
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
This is the wild Sonoma Coast, with crashing waves, massive cliffs, and very few inhabitants.
—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre.
—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Built into the cliffs, the casual beach club had rows of umbrellas and chaises with plenty of places to swim.
—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliffs
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Just as the sun prepared to sink beyond the escarpments, its rays struck every piece of the fractured glass resting on top of the window frames, alighting all of them at once, as if they were shot with electricity.
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This park is all escarpments, rivers, and old forests.
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That's why there are so few of us clinging to the crags of Mount Everest or decamping to Antarctica.
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Coastal cliffs and crags are punctuated by black-sand beaches, and rich rain forests hide a towering volcanic cone.
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The optical illusion reminded early settlers of the blockades of wooden stakes, or palisades, built around forts to ward off threats.
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In 2014, the regional nonprofit group SOS Sahel came to Barkadroussou and taught villagers to stabilize the dunes by building palisades of palm fronds.
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Best Things to Do Visit Fort Mackinac Built atop the island’s limestone bluffs by British forces in 1780, Fort Mackinac changed hands multiple times over the centuries, but currently serves as a living history museum.
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Today, visitors can hike miles of trails and take a scenic drive through the bluffs.
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“Cliffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cliffs. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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