scarped

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Adjective
  • Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
  • However, more adventure-minded travelers will love the independence of a car, available for rent from Paradise Jeep Rentals in Great Harbour, to access hilltop viewpoints of the craggy, windswept north coast, or rental homes hidden in the island's interior.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Iran’s multi-layered strategy also means the US Navy has to guard against anti-ship missile launchers, which are hidden throughout hundreds of miles of rocky, mountainous terrain on the country’s southern coast.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
  • Mischie’s comedy takes place in a remote, mountainous village in Romania where every one of the inhabitants has applied for government benefits, claiming disabilities of various kinds.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • Accessibility Siari Riviera Nayarit, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is set on a notably hilly landscape, with some guest rooms perched high, which can make getting around on foot challenging for guests with limited mobility.
    Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Wheelchair rentals are available at the main entrance, and most paths are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, though some hilly sections may require extra effort.
    Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • During the journey, passengers pass waterfalls, rivers, and steep valleys, crossing over 41 bridges and through 13 tunnels.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
  • La Gomera’s contrasts between semi-desert and cloud forest make for steep, varied days.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Adjective
  • In a brief filed in the Supreme Court case, the UC system said the change led to a precipitous drop in underrepresented minorities, especially at the system’s most selective campuses.
    Heather Hollingsworth, Fortune, 6 May 2026
  • With its precipitous mountains and spectacular beaches looking out on the Norwegian Sea, the Lofoten Island chain is a magnet for tourists even during the long months of winter.
    Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The cropped shirt was buttoned to the collar, with short structured sleeves, fine vertical striping and the lower buttons left open above the waistband, with the trousers falling wide over the pumps.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
  • The score lacks variety but some of the staging from Michael Arden will blow many theatergoers away with its sheer ingenuity, given how this gifted director uses the soaring vertical space.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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“Scarped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarped. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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