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as in peninsula
an area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast
from atop the ness, there was a beautiful view of the coastline as it stretched for miles into the distance
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as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
the little skiff rounded the tip of the ness
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Recent Examples of ness
Namely, while classic tragicomedy places comedic figures in a tragic setting—pitting being against situation—newer navigations turn to intermedia to navigate both/and-ness.
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Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
The clear online-ness and understanding of Mamdani himself and his team.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
The meta-ness of mentioning Sebold’s novel is amusing for those who recognize that connection.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
The level of interconnected-ness of it just came full force at me.
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Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
The clear online-ness and understanding of Mamdani himself and his team.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
The meta-ness of mentioning Sebold’s novel is amusing for those who recognize that connection.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
The level of interconnected-ness of it just came full force at me.
—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ness
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In 2023, the Ukrainian government sanctioned him for allegedly continuing to engage with Russia, paying taxes to Moscow and facilitating business transactions through his liquor business in Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula which Russia annexed in 2014.
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Kyiv’s forces have especially targeted supplies to Crimea, triggering the worst fuel crisis on the Black Sea peninsula since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014 and delivering a blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the war.
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Families, friends and members of the community cheered for about 50 children during the parade, some decked out in Viking helmets and capes, while others sported the blue and yellow colors of the Swedish flag with floral crowns in their hair.
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The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways.
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The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
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Plowden had three consecutive 20-point games against the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic in late March.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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According to officials, 31-year-old Brittany Clark, of Orlando, was swimming in the river when the alligator bit both of her arms and severed one.
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Few venture north of Bari to the Gargano Peninsula, a promontory jutting out into the Adriatic Sea, which is home to one of Italy's most extensive national parks.
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It's known for its Llevant golden sand beach, with the place to be a mirador at its eastern end, on the Punta del Cavall promontory that overlooks the coast.
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Multiple levee breaches inundated the entire Lower Ninth Ward during the storm, killing many and damaging or destroying thousands of homes.
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Maintaining urban wetlands can help reduce flooding, protect property and recharge groundwater more effectively and for less money than building and maintaining levees.
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If time allows for a mini roadtrip, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head out to Point Reyes National Seashore, a treasure trove of rocky headlands, beaches, and waterfall hikes.
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Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below.
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“Ness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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