scarped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarped
Adjective
  • Redwood!), but Acadia National Park—in all its craggy coastline glory—is the crown jewel of the East Coast.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 May 2025
  • In these seemingly inhuman terrains, the figure coyly persists: a woman’s profile appears along the sheer side of a craggy peak; another’s eye peeks out from a crevasse.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Adjective
  • Omani culture also thrives in atmospheric souqs (markets), ancient forts and quiet agricultural villages tucked away in the country’s mountainous interior, an easy drive from Muscat.
    Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Nagorno-Karabakh Known as Artsakh to Armenians, Nagorno-Karabakh is a mountainous region in the South Caucuses that has been at the center of a decades-long dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • However, Aguiar said that undulating, hilly terrain could provide a better workout and that walking outside could boost enjoyment and mental health.
    Simon Spichak, Health, 2 May 2025
  • To my right was a verdant, hilly landscape dotted with towering trees, while on my left, our first stop—the charming Barra Vieja—was already packed with drinkers.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Idaho residents’ property taxes have seen steep increases amid the area’s rapid population growth in recent years, especially in the Treasure Valley, the Statesman previously reported.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025
  • Constellation, which Berkshire first invested in during the fourth quarter of 2024, recently came under pressure after President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on Mexican imports.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Such is the precipitous fall and virtual disappearance of Stone from the music scene.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2025
  • At times, their giant trunks appeared to offer the only potential salvation from one wrong move and a plunge over terrifyingly precipitous drops into raging rivers below.
    Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Adjective
  • Shop pretty and practical options to help your vegetable plants, various herbs, and seasonal blooms flourish, including ceramic pots, stackable vertical planters, and rustic whiskey barrel pots.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 May 2025
  • With a flattering mix of horizontal and vertical lines, this maxi brings just enough visual interest to feel elevated.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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“Scarped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarped. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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