Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cliff
Authorities are continuing to search for two people believed to have been in a car that swerved off the side of a mountain road in Ventura County and rolled 1,000 feet down a cliff at 2 a.m. Sunday.
—
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
This included projection mapping for Moana 2 on the cliffs of Capri in Italy in addition to a sail boat.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
In a daring move, Dom drives a Corvette off a cliff to rescue Brian, who first jumps off the train intp the back of the car, which then plummets off the cliff into a 15-second freefall before hitting the water below.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
An entrance to what may have once been a sanctuary was found by researchers among the cliffs of Athribis in a small Egyptian village near present-day Sohag, roughly 124 miles north of Luxor.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cliff 
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
This included projection mapping for Moana 2 on the cliffs of Capri in Italy in addition to a sail boat.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
In a daring move, Dom drives a Corvette off a cliff to rescue Brian, who first jumps off the train intp the back of the car, which then plummets off the cliff into a 15-second freefall before hitting the water below.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
An entrance to what may have once been a sanctuary was found by researchers among the cliffs of Athribis in a small Egyptian village near present-day Sohag, roughly 124 miles north of Luxor.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cliff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliff
Noun
-
Hike back down the Beach Trail from the visitors center through chaparral and sandy bluffs to the shore at Flat Rock, where rain has eroded deep arroyos into the 300-foot sandstone escarpments.Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
-
It was built of a tough wood that only grew along a small escarpment near the village.Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Yes, the final leg of your journey may be a bit lengthy, depending on your airport of choice, but the ride is accented by soaring mountain crags, centuries-old castles, and cliff-side vineyards.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
-
If Perez is at the top of the local pecking order, the young climbers who flock to Bishop from around the globe to train on world-class crags in Buttermilk Country and the Owens River Gorge are near the bottom.Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
The other, though crucial, faces steep palisades and deep waters, requiring more time and resources.Kathleen Kewley, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
-
Recent additions to the grounds include The Ralston Family Collections Center, a Mission Gate and Lunette, and replicas of an 18-pounder cannon and a palisade, all part of the $550 million Alamo Plan.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
The main home on a large bluff overlooks the Sulphur River and the approximate 2,800 tillable acres and the 400 acres of pasture ideal for grazing livestock.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
-
Perched atop a windswept bluff, this Victorian Gothic beauty has been guiding mariners since 1890.Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near cliff
Cite this Entry
“Cliff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cliff. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share