as in canyons
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 ravines
Ponds, streams, small ravines, and valleys provide drama throughout its 27 acres.
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Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The area has deep ravines and dense vegetation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Low fence markers can be seen outlining the building zone along Route 2, which slopes along open land, wooded patches and some ravines.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Reached by regular ferry connections from Tenerife, the island is defined by dramatic ravines, ancient laurel forests and villages where daily life moves at a slower rhythm.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
At lower elevations, they were spotted in ravines and wetlands in coastal forests.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The sandstone ravines of Turkey Run State Park are about a 20 minute drive.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
But the grant was canceled anyway, leaving hundreds of residents in limbo and reliant on the same pipes that carry sewage to ravines, ditches and yards.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The area has deep ravines and dense vegetation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Low fence markers can be seen outlining the building zone along Route 2, which slopes along open land, wooded patches and some ravines.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Reached by regular ferry connections from Tenerife, the island is defined by dramatic ravines, ancient laurel forests and villages where daily life moves at a slower rhythm.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
At lower elevations, they were spotted in ravines and wetlands in coastal forests.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The sandstone ravines of Turkey Run State Park are about a 20 minute drive.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
But the grant was canceled anyway, leaving hundreds of residents in limbo and reliant on the same pipes that carry sewage to ravines, ditches and yards.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravines
Noun
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You’ll hike Zion’s canyons with an Indigenous guide while gaining insight into today’s challenges.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Soon, there could be military boots on the ground crossing into the Islamic Republic of Iran from this terrain of fertile valleys, deep gorges and ancient Mesopotamian trade routes perched below the mountainous border dividing Iraq and Iran.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The new bridge survived the massive 1913 and 1937 floods, as well as the destructive ice gorges, or ice jams, that struck Riverside Park in the 1910s.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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High temperatures were predicted in the mid-90s to lower triple digits in the inland valleys, and between the high 70s to low 90s along the coast.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures are expected to drop on Saturday into the upper 70s and low 80s along the coast and the low 90s inland and in the valleys, according to the National Weather Service.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Ravines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravines. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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