scarped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarped
Adjective
  • But unlike other Greek islands that are more craggy than lush, there’s a richness to Keá.
    Bridget Arsenault, Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The forest surrounding the iconic craggy peaks of the park are scattered with aspens, cottonwoods, and willows, all of which turn different shades of yellow in September and October.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This mountainous region of the Hudson Valley is no more than three hours from Manhattan with quite the idyllic reputation, and for good reason.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The terrain was steep and mountainous, the forests were thick, and threats from buffalo and leopards lurked in the wilderness.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • To amp up the intensity of your walks, try a hilly landscape or wear two-to three-pound ankle and hand weights.
    Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Similar protests occurred in Brazil over steep living costs and poor healthcare and education ahead of the country hosting the 2014 World Cup tournament.
    Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
  • This figure marks a steep decline from last year’s already historic low of 31%, and continues a nearly five-decade slide from the high of 68% recorded in 1972.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Pimkie was sold in 2023 by founders Association Familiale Mulliez, following a precipitous decline in foot traffic during and after the pandemic.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Their Super Bowl odds have dropped from 11.1% before the season to roughly 6.8% today, a more precipitous drop.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Provided the Niners don’t blow the doors off their Golden State rival, the Football Factory churns out the vertical yardage needed.
    Brad Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The Live hub in the main vertical navigation takes viewers to the latest live news, sports and events, as well as the 24/7 Streams on Disney+.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Scarped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarped. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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