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McHale: The thing that was built — the side of the cliff — was beautifully made, and my stunt guy flung himself over that thing.
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Michaela Zee, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
For those prices, the transit fiscal cliff has become a focus of the lobbyists.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
In the chaos, a fight erupts on the cliffs—Tanner and one of the twins grapple, and someone goes over the edge.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Hiking trails begin to open, offering panoramic views of deep blue fjords set against emerald-green meadows and towering cliffs, although care must be taken underfoot.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Michaela Zee, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
For those prices, the transit fiscal cliff has become a focus of the lobbyists.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
In the chaos, a fight erupts on the cliffs—Tanner and one of the twins grapple, and someone goes over the edge.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Hiking trails begin to open, offering panoramic views of deep blue fjords set against emerald-green meadows and towering cliffs, although care must be taken underfoot.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliff
Noun
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The rim is a 1,200-foot-tall escarpment that rises dramatically above a broad valley, giving you the perfect perch for spotting the show.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
3 Mar. 2025
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The stately Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is a ubiquitous presence in Quebec City, always peering down on visitors from its highpoint on the Cap Diamant escarpment.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Slice and Dice is a 5.12 in Indian Creek on the Way Rambo crag.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
12 Feb. 2025
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Mount Lemmon, the tallest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains, is a premier climbing destination with more than 2,700 routes ranging from beginner-friendly crags to expert-level ascents.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But what are the other buildings impacted by palisades fires?—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2025
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The other, though crucial, faces steep palisades and deep waters, requiring more time and resources.—
Kathleen Kewley,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Europe would have to hope that Russia would not call its bluff by seizing European territory with conventional forces and nuclear threats, either for the sake of Putin’s expansionist ambitions or to attempt to shatter the NATO alliance once and for all.—
Mark S. Bell,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Mar. 2025
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Now Trump is left flailing as China calls his bluff and America’s allies look on with a mix of dismay and horror.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Cliff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cliff. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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