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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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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
The meta-ness of mentioning Sebold’s novel is amusing for those who recognize that connection.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The movie’s cult-ness could easily tip into camp.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 1 June 2026
The level of interconnected-ness of it just came full force at me.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Oliver credits much of the Apex's elevated off-grid-ness to its lithium-ion battery bank, noting that the 100-Ah 48V unit stores the equivalent of a 400-Ah battery in 12V size.
—C.c. Weiss
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The movie’s cult-ness could easily tip into camp.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 1 June 2026
The level of interconnected-ness of it just came full force at me.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Oliver credits much of the Apex's elevated off-grid-ness to its lithium-ion battery bank, noting that the 100-Ah 48V unit stores the equivalent of a 400-Ah battery in 12V size.
—C.c. Weiss
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ness
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The Crimean peninsula has had periodic fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes before, but the current crisis is the worst since its 2014 annexation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Believe me, there are plenty of other solid courses in the northern part of the lower peninsula that collectively offer a variety of great golf experiences.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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But an array of issues ultimately lost La Roja the three points – and more worryingly, point towards some potentially bad habits that could cost this team a chance of lifting its second World Cup.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Restricting the key waterway, which is crucial to the world's oil supply and has become one of the main points of negotiation in the war, comes amid continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon, according to Iran's top military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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One depicts Putin being cradled in the arms of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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It's known for its Llevant golden sand beach, with the place to be a mirador at its eastern end, on the Punta del Cavall promontory that overlooks the coast.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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The Gargano This picturesque promontory on Puglia’s northernmost coastline is dominated by Gargano National Park, where the scenery changes from beaches to mountains in just a few miles.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Many residents who live near the project are concerned over a big increase in traffic, especially along the Garden Highway, which is a narrow, two-lane levee road.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The first step was to discover what could be built in the area because a portion of the land is part of the city’s levee system used to prevent flooding.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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If time allows for a mini roadtrip, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head out to Point Reyes National Seashore, a treasure trove of rocky headlands, beaches, and waterfall hikes.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Ness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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