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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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
The depth, accuracy and topspin act as the last push, off the cliff and into the gaping ravine below.
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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.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravine
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At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
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The Colorado River Headwaters Byway is an 80-mile National Scenic Byway that winds through mountain towns, passing alpine lakes, hot springs, and canyon overlooks.
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To compensate for winter’s period of lean rations, however, flatties gorge in spring to ease their wake-up hunger pangs and again in fall to gain weight like bears preparing for hibernation.
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This beloved New York State summertime tubing run starts at Table Rock and sends riders through a stunning chasm that cuts through a gorge.
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Inside, there’s a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms, while outside, a stone staircase leads up to the rooftop for views that stretch across the valley (highly suggest popping up at dawn or golden hour).
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The front nine plays through a scenic, rolling valley while the back nine plays through the towering pines of the forest.
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“Ravine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravine. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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