as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
he urged his horse down into the ravine where there was a thin stream of water flowing
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Recent Examples of ravine
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The depth, accuracy and topspin act as the last push, off the cliff and into the gaping ravine below.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 May 2026
An Australian tourist has died after falling into a ravine whilst hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The depth, accuracy and topspin act as the last push, off the cliff and into the gaping ravine below.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 May 2026
An Australian tourist has died after falling into a ravine whilst hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ravine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravine
Noun
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In December 2017, Said took some of his executives on a corporate retreat on the Iranian island of Qeshm, a fishing community with salt caves, mangrove forests, and dramatic canyons.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The canyons are layered with color; evergreen junipers and chartreuse shrubs blanket the ground.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Motorists traveling in these areas this morning, including I-26 in the Asheville and Hendersonville areas, and I-40 through the Pigeon River gorge should use extra caution.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Most long-distance Amtrak trains feature Sightseer Lounges with floor-to-ceiling glass domed windows, perfect for taking in the soaring desert canyons, rugged mountain ranges, and towering river gorges, all from the comfort of your seat.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The hotel is near surreal valleys, honeycombed with cave dwellings and frescoed Byzantine cave churches.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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“Ravine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravine. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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