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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Recent Examples of precipices
The Caribs encamped on the summit of a steep cliff surrounded by high precipices, which could only be climbed by a narrow secret pathway.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipices
Noun
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This picturesque location is one of Ontario’s natural gems, known for its towering limestone cliffs, centuries-old trees and an intricate cave system.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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One of the best places to stay is Villa Paola, a former 16th Century convent surrounded by a Mediterranean garden that overlooks the white beaches and rocky cliffs of the Costa degli Dei (Coast of the Gods).—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 7 Oct. 2025.
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