outcropped

Definition of outcroppednext
past tense of outcrop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcropped
Verb
  • The fight between Jada and another student from Mason Creek Middle School broke out March 5 at an intersection near the girl's home, Crawford said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the crew of a cargo vessel evacuated after a fire broke out on board when it was hit by an unknown projectile north of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.
    Stella Kim, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • On Thursday, the day before the deadline, Amodei issued a statement refusing to cross the remaining red lines.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Crash reported on North 78th Street A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on North 78th Street from 78th Street exit 414 to I-70 East.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Curiously, the antidepressant effect emerged after the mind-altering experiences and persisted for more than a week, suggesting that ketamine might be doing more than making the patients trip.
    Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Oklahoma emerged from the break continuing its offensive spurt and outscored the Gamecocks 13-5 in the first five minutes of the second half and led 56-47.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.
    Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.
    Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The city didn't want to pay, and won its appeal for a new trial, but since then new evidence has surfaced – allegations of a coverup – according to the family's attorney, Lance Northcutt.
    Dave Savini, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Following a string of credit issues that have surfaced in recent months, investors are scrutinizing the roughly $2 trillion private credit market, raising concerns over loan performance and borrowers' ability to manage elevated interest rates.
    Medha Singh, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Questions about the county’s evacuation-notification system quickly arose after it was discovered residents west of Lake Avenue in Altadena received alerts hours after residents east of Lake Avenue received them, which may have contributed to deaths.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Per multiple reports, the Ravens made the decision to drop the trade due to medical concerns that arose from Crosby's physical.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The cross-border clashes, which erupted late last month, have shown no signs of abating despite efforts by China and Turkey to broker a ceasefire.
    MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The senior guard erupted for 31 points on the grandest of stages, as top-seeded Wareham rallied from a 12-point deficit to win its third Div.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The safety blossomed during his six seasons with the Steelers, racking up five Pro Bowls and three All-Pros.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • But somewhere in the past few years, that definition has evolved, and the importance of third spaces has blossomed.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Outcropped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcropped. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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