as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
he urged his horse down into the ravine where there was a thin stream of water flowing
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Recent Examples of ravine
The trees, lining the base of the ravine at the park’s narrow creek, have been turned to stumps and piles of branches.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Enter a ravine and follow gradual switchbacks to a small mesa at the top.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and the region’s food and wine is outstanding at a fraction of northern Italy’s prices.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Learn about archaeological finds — fort-era deposits, battlefield features and Black Hawk’s ravine — that refine site boundaries for research and preservation.
—Des Moines Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Enter a ravine and follow gradual switchbacks to a small mesa at the top.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and the region’s food and wine is outstanding at a fraction of northern Italy’s prices.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Learn about archaeological finds — fort-era deposits, battlefield features and Black Hawk’s ravine — that refine site boundaries for research and preservation.
—Des Moines Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravine
Noun
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Exploring cities like Rome, Madrid, and Athens now means walking through shaded canyons and subterranean malls that feel like airport terminals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wind prone canyons along US-395 may see gusts up to 80 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Great Rift Valley is an epic series of valleys and mountains carving its way 3,000 miles through East Africa and beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Ravine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravine. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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