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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as in feasts
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
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
France’s Massif Central rounds out the European picks with dormant volcanoes, deep river gorges and lush plateaus.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Most long-distance Amtrak trains feature Sightseer Lounges with floor-to-ceiling glass domed windows, perfect for taking in the soaring desert canyons, rugged mountain ranges, and towering river gorges, all from the comfort of your seat.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The massive park is one of the most popular in Tennessee for its picturesque cascades, gorges, and trails.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Other features that set it apart include interesting geological formations (caves and gorges) and scenic waterfalls.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Dimitsana and Arcadian mountain trails The heartland of the Peloponnese is Arcadia, a mountainous province of gorges and hills, many precariously topped by medieval towns.
—Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The island’s eastern region of Lasithi is home to dramatic gorges, small mountain villages, Europe’s largest natural palm forest—and fewer crowds.
—Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
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The single that slipped through the middle of the infield had allowed the Mets to strike first in a game just getting started, but early deficits feel deep gorges these days.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
France’s Massif Central rounds out the European picks with dormant volcanoes, deep river gorges and lush plateaus.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Most long-distance Amtrak trains feature Sightseer Lounges with floor-to-ceiling glass domed windows, perfect for taking in the soaring desert canyons, rugged mountain ranges, and towering river gorges, all from the comfort of your seat.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The massive park is one of the most popular in Tennessee for its picturesque cascades, gorges, and trails.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Other features that set it apart include interesting geological formations (caves and gorges) and scenic waterfalls.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Dimitsana and Arcadian mountain trails The heartland of the Peloponnese is Arcadia, a mountainous province of gorges and hills, many precariously topped by medieval towns.
—Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The island’s eastern region of Lasithi is home to dramatic gorges, small mountain villages, Europe’s largest natural palm forest—and fewer crowds.
—Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
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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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Madeira’s cliffs and ravines are difficult enough that many walking holidays there are guided and focused on one part of the island, including the eight-mile forest hike through Ribeiro Frio.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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At home, Jonathan Wright, director of the Indianapolis art museum's park and gardens, stuffs in the plants, stacks the pots, and lets everything grow.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Regardless, there’s a clear symbolism to Clark empathizing and embracing a bloated externalization of his own inchoate fury until someone with an outside perspective disturbs his peace, and that fury breaks loose and devours him.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In my experience, urgency devours strategy for breakfast, lunch and dinner.—
Allison Mais,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Mesa Verde continues to hold great cultural significance for the 27 pueblos and tribes whose ancestors once called the canyons, farms, cliffside and mesa dwellings home or who have other ties to the area.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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From glowing skies to giant reefs, massive canyons, towering mountains, and roaring waterfalls, the planet’s greatest natural wonders show just how powerful and diverse nature can be.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The chemical is particularly tough on the human respiratory system and, depending on how much a person inhales, MMA can cause everything from sore throats and cough to dizziness, nausea and, at the highest levels, damage to the nervous system, Kleinman said.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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Hills bend over valleys like graves for what remains of us, past and present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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In towns such as Maienfeld, the influx of mass tourism gives the impression that even remote valleys have become overrun.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 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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