as in cliffs
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice
the castle sits atop an escarpment that for hundreds of years made it virtually invulnerable to attack
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Recent Examples of escarpments
This park is all escarpments, rivers, and old forests.
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Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escarpments
Noun
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Beneath the sandstone cliffs of Diriyah, on a runway at the UNESCO World Heritage site, models strutted couture from Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney, giving the recent Riyadh Fashion Week global cache.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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All these activities are enhanced by the world-class, award-winning amenities at Red Ledges, beginning with the scenic, 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, which showcases winding canyons, dramatic red rock cliffs, and stunning mountain vistas.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife dedicated a new pedestrian bridge on Thursday in Eldorado Canyon State Park, where steep sandstone cliffs and precipitous crags have lured expert rock climbers from around the world since the 1970s.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the decades that followed, outdoor climbing was effectively reserved for those with ready access to crags and gear, who had ample time and energy to burn.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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Known for its brick red buildings, Hermann was established in 1837 by German immigrants, who thought the area's rugged river bluffs resembled the Rhine River valley.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Escarpments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escarpments. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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