wadis

Definition of wadisnext
plural of wadi

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Noun
  • Authorities say the mountain sees about a dozen rescues and one fatality per year, with slip-and-falls in steep gullies being a common danger.
    Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Her mother, Marlene LaMar, who had helped organize hundreds of volunteers for years to search through fields and gullies after Sierra vanished in 2012, said Saturday she was too devastated to speak about the ruling.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
  • If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Landscape painters, lithographers, and photographers introduced Easterners to the Romantic West of sublime landscapes filled with tow-ering peaks and deep canyons and Indians who seemed to exist only in small numbers, fated to disappear as American pioneers swept westward.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • April showers tend not to require full-length trenches, especially as temperatures start to climb.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Transitional outerwear also delivers, from suede bomber jackets in cobalt blue to powder-pink trenches.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • But knowing gutters need attention and safely getting up there to clean them are two very different things.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This guide breaks down exactly how to clean and maintain your gutters safely and effectively — no professional crew required.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Euro model, which has been more accurate in handling these shortwave troughs over the next week, has a major ice storm occurring as the rain arrives.
    Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Producers are looking at factors like cost of labor combined with the time and material costs of driving around to check wells or troughs — areas where Ranchbot might be able to lend an assist.
    Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Wadis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wadis. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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