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Recent Examples of terrane
Beyond that is hilly terrane that is mostly volcanic material that make up most of the surface of Mars.
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Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021
The hummocky terrane leading away from Mount St. Helens after the May 19, 1980 eruption.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2019
The Alps have some of the most rugged terrane anywhere on Earth thanks to the active tectonics and the recent record of glaciers.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2018
The mountain terrane of western North America cross the borders of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico with reckless abandon.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2019
The volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022
Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021
The hummocky terrane leading away from Mount St. Helens after the May 19, 1980 eruption.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2019
The Alps have some of the most rugged terrane anywhere on Earth thanks to the active tectonics and the recent record of glaciers.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2018
The mountain terrane of western North America cross the borders of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico with reckless abandon.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2019
The volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrane
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Specifically, the city’s current plan includes potentially carving a channel out of the existing landform at De Anza to connect its waters to Rose Creek.—
Matt Gardner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
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In the image, taken on May 2, the striking landform rises out of a sea of clouds just below the planet's pale green atmosphere.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
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Even on Zoom, the Wyoming sky is clearly in the background, with an expanse of ranch land stretching out into the distance.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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The Gritti’s dock-manager to Grazer’s left, foreground right in the shot, may be suspicious that his sturdy right elbow, offered for support during that parlous little leap from land to sea, is being roundly ignored.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Red and pink tones indicate forested wetlands and floodplains, especially along rivers, while the green regions depict dense forest and more rugged topography in the north.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
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The resort blends contrasting personalities, public and private golf, varying topographies, differing design philosophies, and a wide range of dining options.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Models of future sea level rise generally hover around a meter (3 feet) within the next 100 years, but factors like how much of the ice caps will melt, water temperatures, oceanic currents, tidal range, coastal geomorphology and land subsidence can affect local sea levels.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Scientific research on topics ranging from biology to geomorphology to climate and astrophysics happens in and around the station.—
Margaret Osborne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Sep. 2023
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Key to Trump’s sustained political appeal has been his intuitive understanding of American popular culture and the media landscape.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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Wright, however, was madly in love with the United States, specifically its natural landscapes.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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Unlike many other raptors that rely on sudden ambush attacks, the gyrfalcon excels at long chases across tundra and icy terrain, often locking onto prey and keeping pursuit until the target is exhausted.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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At the same time, urban development continues to expand into steep, hazard-prone terrain, exposing more people and infrastructure to evolving risks.—
Brian J. Yanites,
The Conversation,
26 June 2025
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But there’s barely a trace of any geography in Oasis’ lyrics.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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However, some countries, painfully conscious of geography and history, are racing ahead.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 June 2025
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“Terrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrane. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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