precipices

plural of precipice
as in cliffs
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice scaled the steep precipice with the ease of an experienced climber

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Noun
  • His family lives in a two-story gray home in Washington City, a community nestled among Utah’s soaring red, rocky cliffs.
    David DeMille, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Daily excursions—led by expert naturalists—span snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking along lava cliffs, paddleboarding through mangroves and hikes through volcanic landscapes.
    Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This park is all escarpments, rivers, and old forests.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Precipices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipices. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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