scarped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarped
Adjective
  • Even geologically, the island is different: While the volcanic islands like Tortola and Virgin Gorda tower with craggy cliffs that plunge dramatically into the sea, Anegada is famously flat, little more than crumbles of coral emerging from crystal-clear waves.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
  • If your favorite part of the baked potato is the first few bites—where the fluffy, buttery potato interior meets the crispy, craggy outside skin—then this recipe is for you.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In this new evolution phase focused on climate resilience, the city has begun installing sensors in surrounding rural and mountainous areas for early detection of wildfires.
    Angelica Mari, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The princess grew up going on family vacations to the mountainous region, so the trip was a return for her.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The hilly terrain can be sapping, but Emery developed a passion for long walks and bike rides to clear his thoughts.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The race started to thin out in the hilly latter stages, eventually leaving only Lokedi and Obiri to battle for the victory.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This gorgeous option has distressed floral medallions that look lived-in for vintage charm, all without a steep price point.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • But Trump’s steep tariffs on Canada, and threats to its sovereignty, dramatically transformed the race.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • After peaking in the 1990s, the U.S. shrimp industry has faced a precipitous decline over the past 15 years.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Those numbers set up financial markets for another precipitous fall after stocks on Thursday suffered their biggest one-day drops since 2020, vaporizing roughly $2 trillion in investor wealth, according to FactSet.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Maintenance cleans include dusting, vacuuming, and mopping, cleaning of horizontal surfaces, and spot-cleaning of vertical surfaces such as walls and cabinet fronts.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Adorn a retaining wall with a vertical planter Hang vibrant bucket planters to dress up an ordinary retaining wall.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Scarped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarped. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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