as in cliffs
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice
the palisades that line the west bank of the Hudson River for about 15 miles
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Accessible only by boat, the park is known for dramatic cliffs, wildlife encounters, kayaking, and hiking.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026 -
The hotel sits above a deep valley, with ancient caves built into the cliffs.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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This park is all escarpments, rivers, and old forests.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Palisades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palisades. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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