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Recent Examples of crag
Dan shone his flashlight in the crags of a rock wall, and the antennae of hundreds of spiny lobsters waved in its beam.
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Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Her travels are usually inspired by mountain bike trails, classic crags, and whatever is happening in the sky.
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Maya Silver,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
There was a collective gasp from the crowd, watching on a videoboard, as the crash happened near the top of the hill and behind a crag.
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Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
The historic center is perched on a rocky crag overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, and on summer evenings, the streets come alive with people taking a passeggiata (a leisurely stroll), visiting the shops, and enjoying an aperitivo or dinner on the restaurant terraces.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
21 Jan. 2026
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Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Her travels are usually inspired by mountain bike trails, classic crags, and whatever is happening in the sky.
—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
There was a collective gasp from the crowd, watching on a videoboard, as the crash happened near the top of the hill and behind a crag.
—
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
The historic center is perched on a rocky crag overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, and on summer evenings, the streets come alive with people taking a passeggiata (a leisurely stroll), visiting the shops, and enjoying an aperitivo or dinner on the restaurant terraces.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crag
Noun
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An operation began using a California Highway Patrol helicopter and the Fire Department's cliff rescue and heavy rescue units, the post said.
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For outdoor enthusiasts, the system now features excursions like the trek up the Eiðiskollur cliffs towering above the northern village of Eiði.
Noun
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The tents are perched on top of escarpment with views of the TK below.
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Which means the 4,092-square-kilometer area between the high, forested escarpment and the wide stretches of the Zambezi River is still pretty untouched.
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“Crag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crag. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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