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
In 1974, Soviet scientists fired rockets from the steppes of Kazakhstan into the upper atmosphere.
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Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
The new population comes from the steppes of a different location: between the North Caucasus Mountains and the lower Volga.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The new study presents strong genetic evidence linking Indo-European origins to the steppe.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
But what exactly is that? Steppe ancestry refers to the Pontic-Caspian steppes located north of the Black and Caspian Seas.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
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Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
The new population comes from the steppes of a different location: between the North Caucasus Mountains and the lower Volga.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The new study presents strong genetic evidence linking Indo-European origins to the steppe.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
But what exactly is that? Steppe ancestry refers to the Pontic-Caspian steppes located north of the Black and Caspian Seas.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steppe
Noun
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Upstairs from the bar in the boarding house, lost souls confess their secrets to a prairie witch named the Antidote.—
Lauren LeBlanc,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Go glamping surrounded by prairie grasslands here and hike and bike along 100 miles of lonely trails.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the 20th century, after scientists found many fossils and stone tools in East African savannas, many researchers concluded that our species was especially adapted to life in grasslands and open woodlands, where humans could hunt great herds of mammals.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Grand Teton National Park Located just 10 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park showcases the dramatic mountain range, its grasslands and nearby lakes.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Amidst the towering oak trees, visitors can spot fallow, red and roe deer grazing all throughout the year, while the park’s vast plains and jagged rock formations also form the perfect haven for a diverse array of raptors.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the late 1800s, there were as many as a million living among prairie dog colonies in the plains, as far north as Saskatchewan and as far south as northern Mexico.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Use it for fresh buds or a few pampas stems to liven up your living room or sleeping space.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Oct. 2023
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Shop vibrant blooms like coral daisies, autumn sunflowers and golden yarrow, plus grass stems like pampas, wheat and bunny tails.—
Alyssa Gautieri,
Good Housekeeping,
13 June 2023
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It’s known mostly for the Namib Desert coming down to the Atlantic Ocean coast, but also for mountains, canyons and savannas.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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One of the new exhibits includes a 23-acre African savanna featuring rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs and lions, according to past reporting.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Steppe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steppe. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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