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
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and the region’s food and wine is outstanding at a fraction of northern Italy’s prices.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Learn about archaeological finds — fort-era deposits, battlefield features and Black Hawk’s ravine — that refine site boundaries for research and preservation.
—Des Moines Register, 21 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and navigating the steep, winding stone pathways between them is a workout in its own right.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Learn about archaeological finds — fort-era deposits, battlefield features and Black Hawk’s ravine — that refine site boundaries for research and preservation.
—Des Moines Register, 21 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and navigating the steep, winding stone pathways between them is a workout in its own right.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravine
Noun
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The firefighters helped him out of the canyon and evaluated him medically, along with giving him food and water.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of a coastal hurricane or a canyon-jumping wildfire, every second counts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Great Rift Valley is an epic series of valleys and mountains carving its way 3,000 miles through East Africa and beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Ravine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravine. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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