scarped

Definition of scarpednext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarped
Adjective
  • These tender bread bites are craggy and crispy with the essence of jalapeño pepper, just without all the intense heat.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The patchwork of craggy shores and tide pools spans 17 miles from Bodega Bay to the Russian River.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The book’s cover may suggest to readers the gravity-defying, arching, mountainous structure seen above the Pandora attractions, which debuted in 2017.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Alper also makes excellent use of the mountainous landscape and the ancient ruins among which the Hazerans live.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • From the hilly streets of Hollywood Heights to a bustling suburb outside Dallas, greenhouses are a growing feature in North Texas backyards.
    Mary Grace Granados, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Adapting to Central Florida was not easy for a woman who grew up Ngwo, a lush, hilly town known for its forests, caves, waterfalls and hiking trails.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The market also shrugged off steep declines in private equity names, including KKR, Blackstone, and Apollo.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
  • However, Washington’s steep tariffs have forced them together.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Steels shows the team temperature, precipitation and wind graphs, runs through riders’ roles, plays a couple of videos of the same finale in the 2024 edition and points out potential danger points on the stage map, including a precipitous, straight descent.
    Andy McGrath, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Sure enough, Son did indeed suffer another precipitous fall, though today is once again brimming with braggadocio.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Brighter X-ray emissions may become higher or louder notes, while vertical position can shift pitch and stereo placement.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • After a brief period of sourcing from a vertical manufacturer, the brand is back to sourcing fabrics from Candiani Denim.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Scarped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarped. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

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