mountain ranges

Definition of mountain rangesnext
plural of mountain range

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain ranges
Noun
  • Soaring property taxes are shaping up as a key issue in the March primary elections, with candidates trading blame as the pressure mounts.
    Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Pressure mounts on the prime minister That skepticism has gained traction with British lawmakers across partisan lines, with Starmer facing a ferocious backlash from within his own party.
    Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Cotswolds in the United Kingdom attracts tourists from all over the world for its alluring rolling hills, quaint villages and historic mountains.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
  • At the same time, strong winds and heavy snow will start to slam the mountains as early as Monday night.
    Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The bill would allow local authorities to determine things like setback standards, shadow flicker standards and sound limitations, but only within certain ranges set by the bill.
    Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Long charging times and limited ranges are still two major hurdles that deter many potential EV buyers.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Winter offers the clearest views of snowcapped peaks in both the Rockies and Sierra Nevadas, with the dramatic contrast of white mountain tops against blue skies.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
  • On Colorado's tallest peaks, including Mount Zirkel, and ski areas, including Keystone and Breckenridge, snow is forecast through Saturday evening.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Long almond tips become the bottom of the heart; trace that line and add two humps for a romantic design.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Residents of the Burnham Park neighborhood, a hotspot for traffic crashes and reckless driving, have led efforts to add speed humps and stop signs to the area.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The knobs on the stove, the refrigerator handles, the drawer pulls, and the kitchen light switches all need a good scrub and disinfecting.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • For years, simple pine chests with large, circular knobs have been a dime a dozen at antique stores.
    Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Mountain ranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20ranges. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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