as in ravines
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
walked the bridge over the gorge, marveling at the spectacular drop
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to eat greedily or to excess
the kids began gorging on Halloween candy the minute they got back from trick-or-treating
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Recent Examples of gorges
IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Stone villages cling to hillsides above orchards while rivers slice through limestone gorges below.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Then there’s the ice that’s been frozen in its tracks while cascading down cliffs and gorges.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Turn off your notifications and explore the string of eight state parks in the area, marveling at massive waterfalls, river gorges, and sweeping Superior views.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Ithaca, New York, is celebrated for its spectacular waterfalls, gorges, and scenic views of Cayuga Lake.
—Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
In West Virginia, many of the thousands of bridges spanning mountain valleys and gorges are named for local veterans and on Main Streets in small towns, banners feature hometown soldiers, some of whom fought and died in past conflicts.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 6 Dec. 2025
The steam train will thunder through tunnels, across gorges, alongside thick treelines, a striking and ethereal moving image of modern progress that haunts Grainier.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Apart from the gorges and cliffs, the area features beautiful waterfalls and rock shelters.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
The new bridge survived the massive 1913 and 1937 floods, as well as the destructive ice gorges, or ice jams, that struck Riverside Park in the 1910s.
—IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Stone villages cling to hillsides above orchards while rivers slice through limestone gorges below.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Then there’s the ice that’s been frozen in its tracks while cascading down cliffs and gorges.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Turn off your notifications and explore the string of eight state parks in the area, marveling at massive waterfalls, river gorges, and sweeping Superior views.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Ithaca, New York, is celebrated for its spectacular waterfalls, gorges, and scenic views of Cayuga Lake.
—Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
In West Virginia, many of the thousands of bridges spanning mountain valleys and gorges are named for local veterans and on Main Streets in small towns, banners feature hometown soldiers, some of whom fought and died in past conflicts.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 6 Dec. 2025
The steam train will thunder through tunnels, across gorges, alongside thick treelines, a striking and ethereal moving image of modern progress that haunts Grainier.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Apart from the gorges and cliffs, the area features beautiful waterfalls and rock shelters.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Once in Dun, Mathilda gorges herself on strange delicacies while assembling disparate pieces of Hermia.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gorges
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Ponds, streams, small ravines, and valleys provide drama throughout its 27 acres.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The ribs and the brisket are the stars of the show, and the Ultimate BBQ Combo Sandwich stuffs a long hoagie roll with brisket, sausage, and pulled pork plus bacon, Cheddar, and pickles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kinney lovingly stuffs the view of the boat’s cabin and upper deck with props and details that reward the eye.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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But May also routinely devours Tool, Nine Inch Nails, and jazz albums from Miles Davis.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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But in Washington, politics devours everything, even the sacred.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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Chuparosa and brittlebush are flowering along the grade and in canyons.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Crosby, a deputy city attorney who lives in Clairemont, said bike lanes don’t make a lot of sense in communities like Clairemont where hills and canyons are a major challenge.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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For example, to understand how Andean cosmology shapes the night sky, how ranching traditions persist in remote Patagonian valleys, or why the culture of Chiloé feels distinct from the mainland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Loose Flashings Flashings are thin materials—typically made from metals like aluminum or copper—that are installed at joints and penetrations on roofs and walls including chimneys, valleys, windows, and vents.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.—
Ben Coxworth
October 21,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
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