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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordilleras
Noun
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When asked about his service, Halverson remembered one November in the mountains of Italy, walking around the cliffs to find rainwater to drink, clothes soaked through by rain and snow.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026 -
The Sierra Nevada mountains were replenished after seeing a dismally low snowpack to start the year, and snow even temporarily closed Yosemite National Park.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gun violence was epidemic throughout the country; violent crime rates reached their historic peaks in many American cities.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar; beat to stiff peaks.—
Sarah Carey,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Cordilleras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordilleras. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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