ness

1
as in peninsula
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast from atop the ness, there was a beautiful view of the coastline as it stretched for miles into the distance

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2
as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water the little skiff rounded the tip of the ness

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Recent Examples of ness If this accretion of celebrations of her Adria-ness seemed, individually, like nattering reminders of her time running short, the sheer mass of want for her presence pleased her. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025 There was an undeniable New York-ness in the room that reminded me of the beauty of this city. Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025 The overall garlic-ness was powerful but not overpowering; the oysters were deep-fried and lush. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025 But about 60 seconds into the titular 12-minute opening track, the non-album-ness of Perverts becomes clear. James Factora, Them, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ness
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Noun
  • Air: Cape Cod Gateway Airport is the largest airport on the peninsula and sees seasonal service from major airlines like American Airlines and JetBlue, while Cape Air serves the airport year-round.
    Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
  • The nations on the Korean peninsula are still technically at war and have been since an armistice marked the end of the Korean War in 1953.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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  • Now, 5000+ free walker capes have been given away, which spark conversation, connection, and community.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
  • The sleeveless dress incorporated a large statement bow at the neckline and a flowing silhouette with coordinated sheer cape.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Perhaps a point in their favour is the beautiful and modern football Alonso is expected to pursue.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 8 June 2025
  • In many ways, Paramount became the starting point for the escalating federal response that has brought the National Guard.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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  • General manager Mike Hazen then bolstered the pitching staff by adding arguably the best arm on the free agent market, Corbin Burnes, signing him to a six-year, $210 million deal.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • Many have sore arms, and some, brief flulike illness.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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  • Highlights of the Vertical Tasting at Promontory The wine tasting took place in a large room overlooking a vast open space of mountains with the peak of the promontory in the far distance beyond Harlan Estate winery.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Nestled on a promontory at the island's northern tip, this 5-star resort offers a secluded escape surrounded by nature.
    Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District Five positions are open on this regional board tasked with managing levee maintenance along the Columbia River in northern Multnomah County.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 12 May 2025
  • Related Articles Recent Bay Area warmth set to give way to a significant cooldown Miles of Delta levees are at risk of floods.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • The Oregon Coast Trail, Oregon Distance: Up to 425 miles The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) sounds too good to be true: More than 400 miles of hiking along the Pacific Northwest’s coastal headlands, bouncing between isolated beaches, cliff tops, dense rain forests and the occasional fishing village.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
  • Its stretches of sandy shoreline include Castle Beach, with the ruins of Tenby Castle on a headland overlooking the harbor.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

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“Ness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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