as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
nomads have long grazed yaks on the steppes of Mongolia
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Recent Examples of steppe
Vladimir Putin has relied on mercenary and convict soldiers, combined with lavish bonuses for poor Russians who volunteer to try their luck against killer Ukrainian robots on the steppe.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
Eventually, these descendants of the Xiongnu joined a swirling mix of steppe and local tribes living in central Europe.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 24 Feb. 2025
The monument features lava flows, cinder cones, and sagebrush steppe.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The land dried up, and the Aral Sea—the great oasis of the Asian steppes—evaporated.
—Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
Eventually, these descendants of the Xiongnu joined a swirling mix of steppe and local tribes living in central Europe.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 24 Feb. 2025
The monument features lava flows, cinder cones, and sagebrush steppe.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The land dried up, and the Aral Sea—the great oasis of the Asian steppes—evaporated.
—Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steppe
Noun
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Image In a pale prairie dress styled with blond wavy hair, the singer conjured an effortlessly glamorous milkmaid while performing with Arca.—
Anthony Rotunno,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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These birds are often seen foraging, perhaps stepping across the prairie in a line to flush insect prey from the grass.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The South Island giant moa roamed grasslands and forested valleys, grazing on tough plant material such as ferns, shrubs, and leaves from high branches – reaching food sources that few other animals could.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Starting in July, millions of animals cross the Mara River in search of new grazing ground, trekking from the southern Serengeti to the grasslands of the Maasai Mara.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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Spanning more than 100 hectares and home to around 1,000 exotic animals, which roamed freely across open plains, Safari Africain had opened its doors to the public two years earlier in a bid to become a premier tourist attraction and boost job creation in the region.—
Christopher Clark,
The Dial,
13 May 2025
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Choosing plain, nonfat Greek yogurt can save you 65 calories in a 6-ounce serving compared to the whole-fat version.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Read on for even more wreaths under $35, with festive options featuring shiny baubles, LED lights, feathery pampas, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2024
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN,
6 Dec. 2024
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It’s widely known that the Northern Hemisphere’s summer is a smart time to go on safari, as the wintry conditions in the savanna mean that greenery is sparse and so animals are easier to spot.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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After a bit of wandering, the group moved toward a gate on the edge of the savanna.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Steppe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steppe. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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